Which of the Following Statements About Sisters and Brothers in Late

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about sisters and brothers in late adulthood is TRUE?

• A) Sisters tend to be more nurturing than brothers.
• B) Brothers play a primary role in maintaining family relationships.
• C) Older people who are close to their brothers worry less about aging than those who are not.
• D) A widow with a married sister is likely to resent the fact that her sister still has a husband.

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