Why Might Women Have an Easier Time with the Loss

question 78

Multiple Choice

Why might women have an easier time with the loss of their spouses than do men?

• A) Women receive larger insurance payouts.
• B) Women have better social support programs.
• C) Women experience less loneliness in general.
• D) Women are more likely to remarry sooner.

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