What Does the Term "Sandwich Generation" Refer To

question 28

Multiple Choice

What does the term "sandwich generation" refer to?

• A) mid-life childless couples whose career demands conflict with their desire to spend time with their family
• B) middle-aged adults who provide assistance to both their children and their aging parents
• C) middle-aged workers who find themselves trapped between dissatisfaction with their job and financial obligations to their family
• D) two-income families where the family members' busy schedules mean that meals are seldom eaten together as a family

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Definitions:

Exposure Therapy

A psychological treatment that involves confronting fears directly and under controlled conditions to reduce anxiety and avoidance behaviors.

Placebo Effect

A phenomenon where individuals experience a physical or psychological improvement after receiving a treatment with no therapeutic effect, due solely to their belief in its efficacy.

Meta-analysis

A statistical procedure that combines and analyzes data from multiple studies to identify patterns, differences, or effects.

Conversion Therapy

A controversial and discredited practice aimed at changing an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity.