Which of the Following Statements About Sibling Relationships in Late

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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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