Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Empty

question 137

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the empty nest syndrome?

• A) Parents who live vicariously with their children do not experience it.
• B) It is more common in middle-aged men than for middle-aged women.
• C) It is a common, though minor, problem for most middle-aged adults.
• D) It involves a decline in marital satisfaction after children leave the home.

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Definitions:

Proletariat

The class of wage-earners, especially in a capitalist society, who do not own the means of production and whose only sustainable means of livelihood is to sell their labor.

Marx

Refers to Karl Marx, a 19th-century philosopher, economist, and revolutionary socialist whose works have significantly influenced socialist and communist movements worldwide.

Social Stratification

The hierarchical arrangement and classification of individuals or groups in society based on wealth, income, social status, occupation, or other criteria.

Marx

Refers to Karl Marx, a 19th-century philosopher, economist, and revolutionary, best known for his theories about capitalism and communism.