What Is It Called When Individuals Must Care for Both

question 78

Multiple Choice

What is it called when individuals must care for both their own children and their elderly parents?

• A) the sandwich generation effect
• B) elderly caregiving
• C) extended family care
• D) dual workloads

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Definitions:

Perseverative Striving

Perseverative striving is the repeated and continuous effort towards a goal, even in the face of obstacles, frustration, or evidence that the goal may be unattainable.

Ego Dispositions

The habitual tendencies and attitudes of the ego that influence behavior and responses to the environment.

Stimuli

External factors or events that trigger sensory responses or reactions in organisms.

Functional Autonomy

A concept in psychology where a behavior continues because it is intrinsically rewarding, despite the original motives or goals being absent or changed.