Which of the Following Is NOT True of the Grandparent

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of the grandparent role in Western cultures?

• A) For Western cultures, such as the majority cultures of the United States, Canada, and Western Europe, grandparents are not expected to play a primary role in the socialization of grandchildren.
• B) There are general rules that govern the grandparent role in Western cultures.
• C) The role of grandparent in Western cultures is associated with greater involvement in child socialization than the grandparent role in traditional cultures.
• D) One of the rules governing the grandparent role in Western cultures is that under normal circumstances grandparents should not interfere with the way their adult children are rearing their grandchildren.

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Definitions:

Sociocultural Therapist

A mental health professional who addresses psychological issues through the lens of social, cultural, and environmental factors influencing the individual.

Expressed Emotion

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Psychodynamic Therapist

A mental health professional specializing in treatments that explore unconscious dynamics, motivations, and conflicts.

Catatonic Stupor

A state of immobility and unresponsiveness found in individuals with various mental conditions, notably certain forms of schizophrenia.