Attempts to Categorize Types of Grandparents Have Not Been Very

question 32

Multiple Choice

Attempts to categorize types of grandparents have not been very successful because:

• A) grandparents use different styles with different grandchildren.
• B) measuring these styles has not been found to be valid.
• C) styles of grandparenting do not seem related to the quality of the relationship.
• D) grandparenting behavior differs during each interaction with the grandchild.

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Definitions:

Escapism

The practice of seeking distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially by engaging in entertainment or fantasy.

World System Theory

A multidisciplinary, macro-scale approach to world history and social change that suggests there is a world economic system in which some countries benefit while others are exploited.

Peripheral Country

A term used in world-systems theory to describe countries that are less developed economically and are often exploited by more developed core countries through trade and labor.

Core Country

Nations that are economically developed with a high standard of living and significant influence on global economic and political decisions.