ch. 8. 1,2,3
Which of the following best describes the phenomenon in which parents experience feelings of sadness and loss when the last child leaves home?
Empty nest syndrome
Which of the following is a cause of developmental loneliness?
Personal inadequacies
Which of the following is a characteristic of the authoritarian parenting style?
Placing high value on conformity and obedience
What percentage of community-dwelling older adults suffer from social isolation?
43 percent
What percentage of all marriages in the United States end in divorce?
50 percent
Parents in an individualistic culture are likely to encourage their children to have which of the following characteristics?
Be independent
Which of the following is NOT a true statement?
Children who play games with their parents show less independent behavior
Which of the following is NOT one of the components of consummate love?
Compromise
Which of the following is an example of community resource?
Family members
Which of the following is a characteristic of authoritative parenting style?
Giving reasonable demands
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of midlife crisis?
Having difficulty communicating with others
In which of the following types of cultures are parents more likely to encourage children to make their own choices?
Individualist culture
Which of the following age groups maintain the fewest close friendships?
Middle adults
Children raised in an authoritarian parenting style are likely to become which of the following?
Obedient
Which of the following is an example of physical surrounding?
Open space for recreation
Which of the following is NOT a true statement?
Parental participation in children's activities can make children become less social
Which of the following is NOT a true statement?
Parents and other family members have little impact on young people's career choices
What is the median duration of marriages which end in divorce?
Seven years
Which of the following describes a supportive network of individuals who provide access to emotional and physical resources which an individual needs to fulfill his or her goals?
Social capital
Which of the following is a cause of situational loneliness?
Unpleasant experiences
