Which Statement Describes Sibling Relationships in Older Adulthood

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes sibling relationships in older adulthood?

• A) Most older adults feel close to their siblings and consider them to be close friends.
• B) The majority of older adults live far away from their siblings.
• C) The majority of older adults avoid communicating with their siblings regularly.
• D) With age, siblings tend to grow apart rather than closer.

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Definitions:

Myelination

The process of forming a myelin sheath around the axons of neurons, which speeds up signal transmission.

Pre-frontal Cortex

A region at the front of the brain associated with complex behaviors, decision making, and moderating social conduct.

Neuron Branches

Refers to the axonal and dendritic extensions of neurons that enable neural connections and communication.

Unstimulating Orphanages

Institutions that provide inadequate sensory, emotional, and intellectual stimulation for the developmental needs of children.