Marraige and Families CH 16

Describe the five groups of siblings in later life.

According to medical sociologist Deborah Gold, sibling relationships in later life generally fall into five groups, the last two of which are negative: • Intimate siblings are close and consider each other to be best friends and close confidants. They help each other no matter what and are in frequent contact. • Congenial siblings feel close and see each other as good friends, but they feel closer to a spouse or an adult child. They contact each other weekly or monthly but give help only when it doesn't conflict with their obligations to their spouse or children. • Loyal siblings are available because of family bonds rather than affection or closeness. Disagreements don't erode the siblings' ties because they believe that family ties are important whether or not family members like each other. • Apathetic siblings are indifferent, rarely think about each other, and have little contact with each other. • Hostile siblings are angry and resentful and have had negative ties for a long time. They spend considerable time demeaning each other and arguing about the past, inheritances, and so on.

__________ siblings are indifferent, rarely think about each other, and have little contact with each other.

Apathetic

Which of the following is true of Alzheimer's disease?

It is a degenerative disorder that attacks the brain and impairs thinking.

Which of the following is true of social security?

It is a public retirement pension system.

Which of the following individuals would be an example of a sporadic sibling?

John, who visits his aged mother whenever he is in town.

__________ refers to the average number of years a person can expect to live.

Life Expectancy

Which of the following would be an example of an involved and influential grandparent?

Rachel's grandfather takes her for walks where he helps her with problems that she's facing at school and at home.

Which of the following is true of the differences between widowed women and their male counterparts in the age group of 65 and older?

Women are three times more likely than men to be widowed.

In the __________ style of caregiving, a brother or sister might step in when help is needed but don't initiative involvement.

backup

The customary outward expression of loss is called __________.

mourning