Of the Following Statements About Attitudes Toward Death and Dying

question 123

Multiple Choice

Of the following statements about attitudes toward death and dying, which is true?

• A)Death is the special province of the very old.
• B)Older adults have come to a special understanding about death.
• C)Attitudes toward death in old age are diverse
• D)Older adults are accepting of death, especially when poor health has restricted their activities.

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