Which of the Following Statements Is True About Sibling Relationships

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about sibling relationships and late life?​

• A) ​The degree of relatedness is not a factor in sibling relationships in late life.
• B) ​Relational rifts between siblings are unlikely to be repaired during later life.
• C) ​Older adults tend to have stronger sibling relationships with siblings who live farther away.
• D) ​Older adults who have more same-sex friends have less of a relationship with siblings.

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