During late adulthood, after the death of a spouse, men are more likely to become depressed and take longer to recover from the loss. Of the following, which one is cited in the text as a reason that contributes to this?
a. Most men have difficult temperaments, which do not match well with the loss of a loved one.
b. Men tend to be inexperienced in expressing and coping with emotions such as loss.
c. Most men tend to have insecure attachments with people they are close to, and this makes them prone to depression.
d. Men have fewer friends than women do and fewer close family relations, so they have less social support.
Answer: D
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