Which Statement Most Accurately Describes the Relationships of Older Adults

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which statement most accurately describes the relationships of older adults and their children?

• A)Very few adults over age 65 have regular contact or spend time with their children.
• B)Older adults who need aid or assistance that cannot be provided by a spouse typically rely on friends,neighbors,and community agencies for the services they need.
• C)Most contacts between older adults and their children occur in order to fulfill obligations and a sense of duty.
• D)Good relationships and regular contact between older adults and their children are not essential for happiness or life satisfaction in old age.

---

Definitions:

Fusion

The process of integrating or merging different elements, ideas, or technologies into a single unified system, often used in science and technology contexts.

Differentiation

The process of identifying and appreciating differences within systems or amongst individuals, crucial for healthy relationships and self-development.

BSFT

Brief Strategic Family Therapy, a therapeutic approach designed to address and resolve family dynamics that contribute to a member's problematic behavior, including substance abuse.

Sequential Family Addictions Model

A conceptual model that explains how substance abuse and addiction can be passed down and exacerbated within families over time, emphasizing the need for family-focused intervention.