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Sibling Relationships and Dynamics

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What is the term for the close bond and affection between siblings?

  1. Sibling Rivalry

  2. Sibling Love

  3. Sibling Competition

  4. Sibling Estrangement


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sibling love refers to the positive emotional connection and affection between siblings.

Which of these factors is NOT typically associated with sibling rivalry?

  1. Age difference

  2. Gender difference

  3. Birth order

  4. Parental favoritism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

While age difference, birth order, and parental favoritism are common factors that can contribute to sibling rivalry, gender difference is generally not considered a significant factor.

What is the term for the phenomenon where siblings tend to imitate and learn from each other?

  1. Sibling Imitation

  2. Sibling Modeling

  3. Sibling Learning

  4. Sibling Socialization


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sibling modeling refers to the process where siblings observe and imitate each other's behaviors, attitudes, and values.

Which of these is NOT a common type of sibling relationship?

  1. Close and supportive

  2. Competitive and antagonistic

  3. Indifferent and distant

  4. Envious and resentful


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

While close and supportive, competitive and antagonistic, and envious and resentful are common types of sibling relationships, indifferent and distant is not typically considered a common type.

What is the term for the phenomenon where siblings tend to argue and compete with each other?

  1. Sibling Rivalry

  2. Sibling Conflict

  3. Sibling Competition

  4. Sibling Estrangement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sibling rivalry refers to the competitive and antagonistic behavior that can occur between siblings.

Which of these is NOT a potential benefit of having siblings?

  1. Increased social skills

  2. Improved conflict resolution skills

  3. Enhanced empathy and compassion

  4. Increased risk of mental health problems


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While having siblings can offer many benefits, increased risk of mental health problems is not typically considered a benefit.

What is the term for the phenomenon where siblings tend to become more similar to each other over time?

  1. Sibling Convergence

  2. Sibling Assimilation

  3. Sibling Homogenization

  4. Sibling Bonding


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sibling convergence refers to the process where siblings' behaviors, attitudes, and values become more similar over time.

Which of these factors is NOT typically associated with positive sibling relationships?

  1. Open communication

  2. Mutual respect

  3. Shared interests and activities

  4. Parental favoritism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While open communication, mutual respect, and shared interests and activities are typically associated with positive sibling relationships, parental favoritism is generally not considered a positive factor.

What is the term for the phenomenon where siblings tend to provide emotional and practical support to each other?

  1. Sibling Support

  2. Sibling Caregiving

  3. Sibling Bonding

  4. Sibling Attachment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sibling support refers to the emotional and practical assistance that siblings provide to each other.

Which of these is NOT a common challenge in sibling relationships?

  1. Communication difficulties

  2. Differences in personality and interests

  3. Financial disagreements

  4. Shared responsibilities


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While communication difficulties, differences in personality and interests, and financial disagreements are common challenges in sibling relationships, shared responsibilities are generally not considered a common challenge.

What is the term for the phenomenon where siblings tend to feel a sense of loyalty and protectiveness towards each other?

  1. Sibling Loyalty

  2. Sibling Protection

  3. Sibling Bonding

  4. Sibling Attachment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sibling loyalty refers to the sense of commitment and protectiveness that siblings feel towards each other.

Which of these is NOT a potential risk factor for sibling estrangement?

  1. Significant age difference

  2. Different political or religious beliefs

  3. History of childhood trauma

  4. Close and supportive relationship


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While significant age difference, different political or religious beliefs, and history of childhood trauma are potential risk factors for sibling estrangement, close and supportive relationship is generally not considered a risk factor.

What is the term for the phenomenon where siblings tend to experience similar emotional and psychological experiences?

  1. Sibling Empathy

  2. Sibling Synchrony

  3. Sibling Bonding

  4. Sibling Attachment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sibling empathy refers to the ability of siblings to understand and share each other's emotional experiences.

Which of these is NOT a common factor that can contribute to sibling conflict?

  1. Differences in personality and interests

  2. Financial disagreements

  3. Shared responsibilities

  4. Parental favoritism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

While differences in personality and interests, financial disagreements, and parental favoritism are common factors that can contribute to sibling conflict, shared responsibilities are generally not considered a common factor.

What is the term for the phenomenon where siblings tend to develop a close and lasting bond with each other?

  1. Sibling Bonding

  2. Sibling Attachment

  3. Sibling Love

  4. Sibling Support


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sibling bonding refers to the process of developing a close and lasting emotional connection between siblings.

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