Which Statement Is True About Sibling Relationships in Middle Adulthood

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about sibling relationships in middle adulthood?

• A) As siblings grow older, good relationships often get worse and poor relationships get better.
• B) For most people, sibling contact and support increases steadily from early to middle adulthood.
• C) Despite reduced contact, many siblings feel closer in midlife, often in response to major life events.
• D) Most adult siblings report getting together or talking on the phone at least weekly.

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A class of drugs acting as central nervous system depressants, used as sedatives, hypnotics, and anticonvulsants.

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Barbiturates

A class of drugs that act as central nervous system depressants, historically used for anxiety, insomnia, and seizure disorders.

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