Which of the Following Statements About Widows Is TRUE

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about widows is TRUE?

• A) Widows outnumber widowers by a ratio of 8 to 1.
• B) Widowed women usually receive large insurance settlements at the death of their spouse.
• C) A widowed woman is more likely to remarry than a widowed man.
• D) Older widows adjust better than younger widows.

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Definitions:

Lie Detector Test

A psychological examination that measures physiological responses to determine the truthfulness of an individual's statements, commonly known as a polygraph test.

State Insurance Fund

A government-established fund designed to provide insurance, such as workers' compensation, to employers within the state, often serving as insurer of last resort.

Workers' Compensation Statute

Legislation that provides financial and medical benefits to employees who are injured or become ill as a direct result of their job.

Featherbedding

The practice by labor unions of demanding excessive levels of staffing, beyond what is required for a task, to create or protect jobs.