According to the hierarchical-compensatory model,_________________.

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The hierarchical-compensatory model suggests that older adults have a preference hierarchy for seeking support, starting with their spouse, then adult children, and if these are not available, they turn to siblings. This model does not suggest that sibling relationships become strained in later life or that siblings are never called upon for support; rather, it indicates that siblings are an important source of support when closer family members are not available.

According to the Hierarchical-Compensatory Model,_________________