Sibling Relationships in Very Late Adulthood ______

question 24

Multiple Choice

Sibling relationships in very late adulthood ______.

• A)are often strained
• B)have not been found to impact very late adults
• C)are related to positive mental health
• D)may range from loving and close to distance or hostile

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