Which of the following best describes late adulthood relationships in Western culture?

a. Marital satisfaction is almost as high as it was in middle adulthood.
b. Women are more likely than men to become depressed after a spouse dies.
c. Rates of remarriage in late adulthood are higher than in middle adulthood because children are less likely to be living in the same household.
d. The risk of death after the loss of a spouse is greater for men than for women.


Answer: D

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