Lerato Feels Like She Is Being Pulled Apart from Two

question 15

Multiple Choice

Lerato feels like she is being pulled apart from two different directions. On the one hand, she has her two daughters to take care of, and on the other hand, she now has to also take care of her ailing mother and father. Which term best describes the situation in which Lerato finds herself?

• A)Practical intelligence
• B)High neuroticism
• C)Cultural conservator
• D)Sandwich generation

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Definitions:

DSM Diagnosis

A diagnosis based on the criteria in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a guide used by healthcare professionals.

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Diagnostic Labels

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Normalizing

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