In Silverstein and Bengston's Typology of Intergenerational Relationships, Which Type

question 1

Multiple Choice

In Silverstein and Bengston's typology of intergenerational relationships, which type is not characterized by emotional closeness or similarity of opinions, but adult children are likely to provide and/or receive assistance?

• A) tight-knit
• B) intimate but distant
• C) obligatory
• D) detached

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Definitions:

Time-Series Designs

Research methods that involve repeated observations of the same variables (e.g., individuals) over short or long periods of time.

Quasi-Experimental Designs

Study frameworks that aim to identify causal relationships but do not incorporate random allocation to intervention and comparison groups.

Nonrandomly Formed Groups

Groups in a study that are created based on criteria other than random assignment, which can introduce biases or preexisting differences between groups.

One-Group Posttest-Only Design

An experimental design where a single group is exposed to an intervention and then tested, lacking a control group for comparison.