Changes in the Composition of Families and in the Family

question 8

Multiple Choice

Changes in the composition of families and in the family life cycle are best accommodated by which of the following?

• A)cafeteria fringe benefit plans
• B)longer job ladders
• C)a cyclical life plan
• D)greater on-the-job training
• E)commuter marriages

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Definitions:

Cortical Functions

refer to the processing activities performed by the cerebral cortex, including language, thought, memory, and consciousness.

Mental Abilities

The cognitive capacities and skills that enable an individual to process information, solve problems, and understand complex ideas.

Dementia

A progressive deterioration in mental abilities due to changes in the brain that influence higher cortical functions such as thinking, memory, comprehension, and emotional control and are reflected in impaired thought and behavior, interfering with the older adult’s ability to engage in everyday activities.

Geographic Differences

Variations in cultural, environmental, economic, and social characteristics across different regions or territories.