Which of the Following Statements About Sibling Relationships in Late

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about sibling relationships in late adulthood is true?

• A) The closer the tie to a sister, the higher older people's psychological well-being.
• B) Aging siblings in industrialized nations are more likely to provide direct assistance than to socialize with one another.
• C) After age 70, aid from siblings living near one another declines.
• D) Married older adults are more likely than never-married and widowed seniors to have contact with siblings.

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Definitions:

Cerebellar Nerve Impulses

Electrical signals generated in the cerebellum, part of the brain responsible for coordinating voluntary movements.

Voluntary Movements

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Body

The entire physical structure of an organism, including the head, torso, limbs, and all other parts.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland located in the neck, producing hormones that regulate metabolic rate and protein synthesis.