Which of the Following Best Describes Our Current Knowledge About

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes our current knowledge about the impact of childlessness on adult life patterns?

• A) Childlessness has little effect in early adulthood, but in old age childless adults are significantly less happy.
• B) Childless men and women are both more committed to their work than are men and women with children and are also less likely to care for an aging parent.
• C) Childless women are consistently less happy with their lives than are women with children, but there are no differences for men.
• D) Childless adults appear to be as happy as those with extended families.

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Definitions:

Sequence

A specific order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other.

Avoidant Attachment

A form of attachment characterized by difficulty in establishing close relationships as a result of fearing rejection and emotional closeness.

Ambivalent/Resistant Attachment

A form of insecure attachment where children typically exhibit clinginess and difficulty being soothed but resist or reject the caregiver when they attempt to offer comfort or affection.

Secure Attachment

A bond between a child and caregiver characterized by trust and confidence, resulting from the caregiver's consistent response to the child's needs.