Which of the Following Statements About Social Support for Older

question 139

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about social support for older adults is NOT true?

• A)Social support for older adults may vary across cultures.
• B)Friends can provide invaluable resources in social support.
• C)Married people need less formal social support than single people.
• D)Social support has not been shown to affect depression in older adults.

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