Question 1

In modern times living with your parents when you are a young adult has no
stigma.

Accepted Answer

Living with parents as a young adult can still carry a stigma in many cultures, as it is often associated with a lack of independence or financial stability. This perception varies widely depending on cultural, economic, and individual circumstances.

Question 2

One indicator of being stuck in a childhood or adolescent phases is
whether you believe your parents could embarrass you.

Accepted Answer

Feeling embarrassed by parents is often associated with adolescent development, where individuals are forming their own identities and may feel self-conscious about parental behavior.

Question 3

Describe at least two ways that Shepard recommends for learning how to view parents in a mature way.

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Question 4

Suggestions for finding new friendships include all but

Accepted Answer

Increasing indirect communication modes like IM or chat rooms may not be as effective in forming deep, meaningful friendships compared to more direct forms of interaction. Joining interest groups, creating social events, and allowing time to develop a social network are more proactive and engaging ways to build new friendships.

Question 5

Compared to non-family peers, siblings are only slightly more similar to each
other.

Accepted Answer

Siblings share a significant portion of their genetic makeup and often grow up in similar environments, leading to similarities, but individual experiences and personality differences can result in only slight overall similarity compared to non-family peers.

Question 6

Living alone is easier if you decorate a place with your own touch.

Accepted Answer

Personalizing your living space can make it feel more comfortable and tailored to your preferences, which can make living alone feel easier and more enjoyable.

Question 7

Adult children who are stuck in the adolescent phase respond to their
parents in a rebellious manner.

Accepted Answer

Adult children stuck in the adolescent phase often exhibit behaviors characteristic of adolescence, including rebellion against parental authority, as they have not fully transitioned into the roles and responsibilities expected in adulthood.

Question 8

Having a healthy adult-adult relationship with one's parents depends on
whether they accept you as an adult.

Accepted Answer

Acceptance as an adult by one's parents is crucial for a healthy adult-adult relationship, as it fosters mutual respect, understanding, and independence.

Question 9

The author believes that there are sound guidelines and techniques for
learning parenting skills.

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Question 10

Sibling rivalry tends to increase throughout childhood.

Accepted Answer

Sibling rivalry typically peaks in early childhood and often decreases as children grow older and mature.

Question 11

Adult children having trouble relating to their parents usually are reacting
to the memories of their relationship.

Accepted Answer

Adult children often struggle in their relationships with parents due to unresolved issues or memories from their past interactions, which can influence their current perceptions and reactions.

Question 12

Discuss two issues for young adults living with parents.

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Question 13

Explain the two forms of "stuckness" that adult children can display in their parental relationships.

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Question 14

All but one of the following are reasons for young adults to live with parents. Which is it?

Accepted Answer

Parents liking to see their parental role extended is not a reason for young adults to live with their parents; it's more about the young adults' needs or circumstances.

Question 15

Adult children who are stuck in the childhood phase respond to their
parents by being passive and dependent.

Accepted Answer

Adult children stuck in the childhood phase often exhibit passive and dependent behaviors towards their parents, as they have not fully developed the independence and self-sufficiency typically associated with adulthood.

Question 16

Which of the following is not a type of older-adult-sibling relationship?

Accepted Answer

Financial is not recognized as a specific type of older-adult-sibling relationship in the literature that categorizes these relationships. The recognized types typically focus on the emotional or interactional aspects of the relationships, such as loyalty, hostility, or apathy, rather than financial aspects.

Question 17

Describe at least two ways to make living alone more satisfactory.

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Question 18

One should not feel dependent on parents after the age of 18 according to
the author.

Accepted Answer

The author believes that individuals should become independent and self-sufficient after the age of 18.

Question 19

More men than women tend to get stuck in the childhood phase.

Accepted Answer

Psychological development and the phases of childhood are complex and vary greatly among individuals, without evidence to support that more men than women get stuck in the childhood phase.

Question 20

Describe at least two ways to create new social networks.

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Quiz 4: Human Relationships

In modern times living with your parents when you are a young adult has no stigma.

One indicator of being stuck in a childhood or adolescent phases is whether you believe your parents could embarrass you.

Describe at least two ways that Shepard recommends for learning how to view parents in a mature way.

Suggestions for finding new friendships include all but

Compared to non-family peers, siblings are only slightly more similar to each other.

Living alone is easier if you decorate a place with your own touch.

Adult children who are stuck in the adolescent phase respond to their parents in a rebellious manner.

Having a healthy adult-adult relationship with one's parents depends on whether they accept you as an adult.

The author believes that there are sound guidelines and techniques for learning parenting skills.