Before his accident, Clarence was unemployed and had few friends. Deacon, who suffered comparable head trauma, was a successful businessman and had just married. Which of these men should have the more favorable outcome, and why?
A. Clarence, because his lack of responsibilities will permit him to focus on getting well
B. Clarence, because he will benefit from relearning basic social skills
C. Deacon, because he is more likely to be motivated to recover
D. There is no reason to expect that these men will have different outcomes.
Answer: C
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