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:

Coping Strategies

Techniques or methods that individuals use to manage or adapt to the stressors and challenges of life.

Physiological Arousal

The physical state of heightened alertness and readiness, often resulting from stress, excitement, or nervousness, characterized by increased heart rate, sweating, or rapid breathing.

Covert Self-Statements

Internal dialogues or thoughts that individuals have with themselves, often influencing behavior and emotional states.

Direct-Action Coping

Strategies aimed at confronting and directly managing or solving a problem or stressor.