Which of the following reactions to the loss of a spouse or long-term partner is a unique example of older adult male bereavement?
a. Withdrawing from friends and family
b. Remarrying within months of the loss
c. Focusing on "doing" rather than "feeling"
d. Experiencing moderate to severe depres-sion
ANS: B
Bereaved males may be more socially and emotionally vulnerable. Widowers adapt more slowly than widows to the loss of a spouse and often remarry quickly. The remaining options reflect re-actions that are typically seen in both grieving men and women.
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