Which of the Following Statements About Sibling Bonds in Late

question 14

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Men describe closer bonds with brothers than with sisters.
• B) Both men and women describe closer bonds with sisters than with brothers.
• C) Women describe closer bonds with brothers than with sisters.
• D) Both men and women describe equal bonds with sisters and brothers.

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Definitions:

Maslow

Refers to a hierarchy of needs theory proposed by Abraham Maslow, which suggests that people are motivated to fulfill basic needs before moving on to other, more advanced needs.

Skinner

B.F. Skinner was a prominent psychologist known for his work in behaviorism and for developing the theory of operant conditioning.

Wish Fulfillment

A psychoanalytic concept suggesting that dreams represent the unconscious desires and wishes of the dreamer.

Instinctual Demands

Innate impulses or drives that motivate behavior without the need for conscious thought or social learning.