Which of the Following Events Is Most Likely to Affect

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events is most likely to affect a family's developmental time?

• A) a divorce of parents with children
• B) the grandparents' retirement
• C) the death of a grandchild
• D) older adolescents living with middle aged parents

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Definitions:

History-Graded Influences

Social and historical factors that uniquely affect individuals born around the same period.

Development

The process of change and growth throughout the life span, including physical, cognitive, psychological, and social aspects.

Late Adulthood

The stage of life typically associated with old age, focusing on retirement, physical decline, and reflecting on life achievements.

Retirement

The act of leaving one's job and ceasing to work, typically due to reaching a certain age or health condition, often leading to changes in lifestyle.