Which of the Following Is Correct Regarding the Nature of Marital

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct regarding the nature of marital status and living arrangements in late adulthood in the United States?

• A)The normal expectation for a woman is that she will eventually be without an intimate partner or spouse.
• B)Older men are more likely to live alone than older women.
• C)In the United States,living alone is the least common and the least preferred living arrangement among unmarried elders.
• D)Most elders with mild to moderate disability or health problems live with relatives.

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