Women Generally Adjust Better Than Men After the Death of a Spouse

question 58

Multiple Choice

Women generally adjust better than men after the death of a spouse because

• A) women are used to managing the finances and material goods of their family.
• B) men are without purpose when they no longer need to support a spouse.
• C) women have more money than men do after the death of a spouse.
• D) women have better social networks, closer family relationships, and more psychological coping strategies.

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