Question 1

Which of the following is true of involved and influential grandparents?

Accepted Answer

Involved and influential grandparents can have a variety of characteristics, but being spontaneous and playful while also exerting authority at times is one common trait. Options A and B are not necessarily characteristics of involved and influential grandparents, and option D limits their role to only advising their grandchildren.

Question 2

Chelsea and Charles are siblings who are very affectionate and genuinely close to each other.Charles asked Chelsea if she could look after his dog as he had to go out of town.Chelsea said as much she would love to help out, she wouldn't be able to as she had to attend a dinner party with her husband.This is an example of a(n)________ sibling relationship.

Accepted Answer

The relationship between Chelsea and Charles is congenial, which means that they are friendly, agreeable and get along well with each other. Even though Chelsea couldn't help Charles with his request, it doesn't affect their overall closeness and affectionate bond.

Question 3

Jenny claims that she has a remote relationship with her grandparents.Which of the following statements would support her claim?

Accepted Answer

A remote relationship typically implies that the individuals involved do not see or communicate with each other frequently. Option B states that Jenny's grandparents live in another country and only visit her once a year, which supports her claim of having a remote relationship with them. The other options suggest a closer relationship between Jenny and her grandparents.

Question 4

Henry claims his grandparents follow an advisory and authoritative style of grandparenting.Which of the following statements would support his claim?

Accepted Answer

Advisory and authoritative grandparenting involves providing guidance, support, and being actively involved in the grandchild's life, as seen in Henry's grandmother paying tuition fees and helping with homework.

Question 5

Which of the following is true of hostile siblings?

Accepted Answer

Hostile siblings have negative ties that can last for extended periods of time. This can be due to past conflicts or ongoing issues within the relationship.

Question 6

Hayden tells his friend how his brother Mark had borrowed money from him years ago and didn't have the courtesy of returning it.They rarely keep in touch now.He also tells him that Mark was the problem child of the family and would frequently steal from their father's wallet.Hayden and John are an example of ________ siblings.

Accepted Answer

The description of Hayden and Mark's relationship suggests that they have a hostile sibling relationship, as Mark has displayed behaviors such as stealing from their father's wallet and not returning borrowed money. Their lack of communication could also indicate underlying animosity or tension.

Question 7

Kelly claims that her grandmother used to follow an involved and influential grandparenting style.Which of the following statements would strengthen her claim?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Kelly claims that her grandmother used to...

Question 8

Peyton calls her sister Sanchez on special occasions, but she keeps the conversation brief as she isn't interested in her sister's affairs and knows that the feeling is mutual.Peyton and Sanchez are an example of ________ siblings.

Accepted Answer

Peyton and Sanchez have a distant and disinterested relationship, indicating that they are apathetic siblings.

Question 9

________ grandparents have a legal relationship with their grandchildren through adoption and guardianship.

Accepted Answer

Custodial grandparents have the legal responsibility for the care and upbringing of their grandchildren. This can occur through either adoption or guardianship. Remote grandparents are not involved in the daily care of their grandchildren, supportive grandparents may provide emotional and relational support but not legal responsibility, and living-with grandparents live with their grandchildren but may not have legal responsibility for them.

Question 10

Melody's grandmother takes her to the park every Wednesday evening and visits her on weekends.Despite being close to Melody, she stays out of decisions that Melody's parents make with regard to her well-being.Melody's grandmother shows an example of a(n)________ grandparenting style.

Accepted Answer

Melody's grandmother is involved in her life by spending time with her and showing affection, typical of a companionate grandparenting style, but she does not interfere in parental decisions, indicating she is supportive rather than directive.

Question 11

________ siblings are available because of family bonds rather than affection or closeness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ siblings are available because of family...

Question 12

Leon claims that his grandparents follow a more companionate and supportive style of grandparenting rather than remote.Which of the following statements would strengthen his claim?

Accepted Answer

Visiting every weekend and taking Leon out for activities shows a higher level of involvement and support, indicating a more companionate style of grandparenting. Option A is simple gift-giving, option B is limited to holiday visits, and option D suggests favoritism, which is not indicative of a supportive and equal relationship with all grandchildren.

Question 13

Which of the following is true of remote grandparents?

Accepted Answer

Remote grandparents live far apart from their grandchildren and have less frequent contact with them compared to proximate grandparents.

Answer: B 
 Research shows that remote grandparents tend to provide emotional and instrumental support to their grandchildren without interfering with their parenting.

Answer: C 
 While some remote grandparents may be playful and spontaneous, it's less likely that they exert authority over their grandchildren. This role is typically reserved for parents.

Answer: D 
 Remote grandparents can serve as advisors to their grandchildren, but this is not necessarily true of all remote grandparents. Some may not have significant involvement in their grandchildren's lives.

Question 14

________ is a public retirement pension system administered by the federal government.

Accepted Answer

Social security is a public retirement pension system administered by the federal government. It provides financial support in the form of monthly retirement, disability, and survivor benefits to eligible individuals. The amount of benefits received is based on the individual's earnings history and contributions to the program during their working years.

Question 15

Which of the following is true of congenial siblings?

Accepted Answer

Congenial siblings maintain a friendly and supportive relationship, helping each other when it doesn't interfere with their other responsibilities.

Question 16

Jack's grandfather has started leaving his things in awkward places.At times, he asks Jack over and over again where he is.He misplaces his money and doesn't remember payments that he has already made.Jack's grandfather is showing symptoms of ________.

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described are consistent with Alzheimer's disease, a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. Parkinson's disease primarily affects movement, while schizophrenia is a mental disorder that can cause hallucinations and delusions. Dyslexia is a learning disorder that affects reading skills.

Question 17

Max's grandparents live far apart from him, but they send him a birthday card on his birthday with a $10 note in it.Every summer Max goes to his grandparent's house and spends two days with them.Max's grandparents show an example of a(n)________ grandparenting style.

Accepted Answer

Remote grandparenting style is characterized by limited interaction, often due to geographical distance, similar to Max's situation where his grandparents live far apart and interaction is mainly through birthday cards and occasional visits.

Question 18

Ageism refers to the ________.

Accepted Answer

Ageism refers to discrimination against people based on their age.

Question 19

Jack said that he would cancel his vacation to New York as his sister Sandy needed his help moving her home.Jack and Sandy exhibit a(n)________ sibling relationship.

Accepted Answer

Jack's willingness to cancel his vacation to help his sister indicates an intimate sibling relationship, where they are close and supportive of each other.

Question 20

________ grandparents assume responsibility for the physical care of their grandchildren.

Accepted Answer

Day-care grandparents assume responsibility for physically caring for their grandchildren, such as picking them up from school or providing childcare while parents are working.

Quiz 16: Families in Later Life