Author Question: Which comment made by a new mother to her own mother is most likely to encourage the grandmother's ... (Read 94 times)

evelyn o bentley · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which comment made by a new mother to her own mother is most likely to encourage the grandmother's participation in the infant's care?

a. Could you help me with the housework today?
b. The baby has a stomachache. I'll call the nurse to find out what to do.
c. The baby is spitting up a lot. What should I do?
d. I know you are busy, so I'll get John's mother to help me.

Question 2

Margaret, a 36-year-old divorcee with a successful modeling career, finds out that her 18-year-old married daughter is expecting her first child. A major factor in determining how Margaret will respond to becoming a grandmother is:

a. Her career.
b. Being divorced.
c. Her age.
d. Age of the daughter.

katara · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Looking to the grandmother for advice encourages her to become involved in the care of the infant.
This does not encourage the grandmother to participate in the infant's care.
This statement excludes the grandmother.
This statement excludes the grandmother.

Answer to Question 2

C
Age is a major factor in determining the emotional response of prospective grandparents. Young grandparents may not be happy with the stereotype of grandparents as being old.
Career responsibilities may have demands that make the grandparents not as accessible, but it not a major factor in determining the woman's response to becoming a grandmother.
Being divorced is not a major factor that determines adaptation of grandparents.
The age of the daughter is not a major factor that determines the adaptation of grandparents. The age of the grandparent is a major factor.