In the Study That Followed Older Couples from Before the Death

question 72

Multiple Choice

In the study that followed older couples from before the death of a spouse until 18 months after the death, which group showed a pattern of low levels of depression before the death of the spouse and continued low levels after the death of the spouse?

• A) The insensitive
• B) The resilient
• C) The liberated
• D) The chronically happy

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