Which of the Following Are Reasons Given by Aged People

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are reasons given by aged people for accepting death?
1) Death is preferable to inactivity.
2) Death is preferable to becoming a burden.
3) Death is preferable to living alone.
4) Death is preferable to loss of mental faculties.

• A) 1, 2, and 3
• B) 1, 2, and 4
• C) 1, 3, and 4
• D) 2, 3, and 4

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