family life cycle

the series of stages that occur in the life history of any given family, with such stages typically including marriage (or coupling), raising children to independent young adulthood, and retirement.

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Psychology term of the day

October 31st 2024

nail biting

the compulsive habit of chewing on one’s fingernails, usually thought to be a means of releasing tension.