Oftentimes,losses of Physical Functioning,retirement,or Death of Loved Ones Will Increase

question 56

Multiple Choice

Oftentimes,losses of physical functioning,retirement,or death of loved ones will increase the likelihood that an individual will develop a mental disorder because

• A)the individual finds it difficult to cope with several losses.
• B)the individual becomes depressed and disheartened.
• C)he or she does not go for counseling when it is needed.
• D)these are known risk factors of mental disorders in the aging population.
• E)he or she lacks support from family and friends.

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