Which Statement Accurately Describes Sibling Relationships in Older Adulthood

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which statement accurately 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 do not live close to their siblings.
• C) The majority of older adults do not communicate with their siblings on a regular basis.
• D) With age, siblings tend to grow apart rather than closer.

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Definitions:

Motivator-Hygiene Theory

The Motivator-Hygiene Theory, proposed by Frederick Herzberg, suggests that job satisfaction and dissatisfaction arise from two different sets of factors: motivators, which can create job satisfaction, and hygiene factors, which can prevent dissatisfaction but not necessarily create satisfaction.

Job Content

The specific tasks, responsibilities, and duties that make up a particular job.

Working Conditions

The environment in which an individual works, including aspects such as safety, amenities, workload, and physical conditions.

Motivator-Hygiene Theory

A theory of job satisfaction proposed by Frederick Herzberg, arguing that factors leading to job satisfaction (motivators) are different from those leading to dissatisfaction (hygiene factors).