Which of the Following Is True of Middle-Aged and Older

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of middle-aged and older adults who had poor sibling relationships in childhood?

• A)Men were more likely to develop depression by age 50.
• B)Women were more likely to develop depression by 40.
• C)Both men and women tended to re-bond with their siblings during middle-age.
• D)Women tended to move away from sibling relationships.

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