Jon and Chris Were Never That Close

question 96

Multiple Choice

Jon and Chris were never that close. However, as adults, their anger and conflict with one another escalated when they ____________________, a common trigger for the escalation of adult sibling rivalry.

• A) both got married
• B) both had sons
• C) had to make caregiving decisions about their parents
• D) both wanted to host holidays

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Definitions:

Acute Stress

A form of stress that appears suddenly, often as a direct response to a specific event, and is usually short-term.

Chronic Stress

Long-term stress that persists over a period of time, often leading to various health problems such as anxiety and heart diseases.

Premature Births

Births that occur before the completion of 37 weeks of pregnancy, often associated with higher risks of complications for the baby.

Developmental Delays

Occur when a child does not reach their developmental milestones at the expected times, potentially affecting physical, social, intellectual, or emotional growth.