The fact that the death of a spouse is a very difficult experience helps explain why__________.
A. surviving partners thrive once this transition is behind them
B. the surviving partner is at high risk of death, sometimes by suicide
C. divorce rates are high as people enter old age
D. single people typically outlive married people
Answer: B
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a. true b. false
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What will be an ideal response?
Kenneth lives in a low-income, high-crime neighborhood. His home is poorly ventilated, which triggers asthma attacks. As a result of these stressors, he has high blood pressure. How would sociologists describe Kenneth's cognitive development?
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