PSYC 4072 Midterm: Psych Test Notes
Document Summary
Interpersonal relationships: social relationships are an important part of our life, it is important to consider the topic of interpersonal relationships from an adult developmental perspective. Common myths about intergenerational relationships: myth #1, the years after the last child leaves the home (empty nest) is a time of considerable emotional pain, particularly for women. The pressure and responsibility for making sure your child has what he needs is gone. You can start to think about yourself now and pursue own interests. Can have privacy now: myth #2, medicare provides all of the needed health care for disables older adults. Medicare doesn"t pay for a lifetime of expenses. Will not get medicare reimbursements from nursing home stays: myth #3, a century ago, elderly parents and their children lived together more often because families were more caring; the modern family is more isolated geographically and emotionally. Families might lived farther apart but still emotionally connected.
