Which of the Following Is the Effect of Losing One's

question 92

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the effect of losing one's spouse in late adulthood?

• A) It is associated with decreased physical and mental health.
• B) It has little effect on older adults because they expected their partners to die.
• C) It typically increases the social interaction of the surviving spouse.
• D) It will vary according to the quality of the marriage.

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Definitions:

Theoretically Diverse

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Heredity

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Environment

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Gender Difference

Variations in characteristics, behavior, or attitudes between males and females that are not solely attributable to biological differences.