According to research, how do most people who lose their spouse (widows or widowers) fare after the loss?
a. Most widowed older adults cope reasonably well with the loss of their partner
b. Most widowed older adults experience a least one or two years of severe health problems, followed by a rebound thereafter.
c. Most windowed older adults experience severe depression after the death of a spouse.
d. Most widowed older adults remarry within 12 to 24 months after the death of their partner.
a
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a. Becoming distressed when not near mommy b. Attempting to keep track of mommy's location c. Exploring away from mommy when she is present d. Moving toward mommy if comfort is needed
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a. fixation. b. the psychological situation. c. the expectancy. d. the reinforcement value.
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a) denial b) sublimation c) repression d) regression
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a. negative b. positive c. zero d. optimistic