Which of the Following Is True of Reactions of Widowed

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of reactions of widowed individuals following the death of a spouse?

• A) Most tend to get back to normal life after a brief grieving period.
• B) They were likely to intensify their religious and spiritual beliefs.
• C) They were keen to get back into marital relations as early as possible.
• D) Most of them experienced prolonged grief periods and developed depressive symptoms.

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