Which of the Following Explains Why Grandparents Who Become Primary

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains why grandparents who become primary caregivers of their grandchildren may experience a decrease in psychological health?

• A) additional cognitive resources needed to navigate caregiving responsibilities
• B) additional energy needed to contribute to domestic responsibilities
• C) less resiliency to physical illness associated with changes of the immune system
• D) less free time and greater financial hardship

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Definitions:

Distributed Processing

A computational model in which processing is spread over multiple computing units, often achieving more efficiency than central processing.

Memory

The cognitive function that allows us to encode, store, and retrieve information from the past.

Neocortex

The part of the brain involved in higher-order brain functions such as sensory perception, cognition, generation of motor commands, spatial reasoning, and conscious thought.

Levels-Of-Processing

A theory in cognitive psychology suggesting that deeper levels of analysis produce more enduring memory.