Ryan is a 33-year-old record store manager who continues to live with his parents. Although his parents have asked him if he plans to find an apartment, he has no plans to leave and is very comfortable living with them. Ryan is displaying classical signs of ____ syndrome.

A. failure to thrive
B. failure to launch
C. revolving-door
D. open-arms


Answer: B

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