Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Marital Status

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the marital status of older men and women in the U.S.?

• A) Seventy percent of women over age 75 are widows.
• B) Less than 20% of men over age 75 are widowers.
• C) Men are more likely to outlive their spouses than vice versa.
• D) both a and c
• E) both a and b

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Definitions:

Perception Influences

Perception influences denote the factors that affect how individuals interpret and understand their environment and experiences.

Recognizing

The action or process of identifying someone or something from previous encounters or knowledge.

Environment

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

Focal Object

The central or primary object of attention or focus in a given context or scenario.