81.Widows and widowers now have greater help coping with their new roles because:
a.there is a decline in the rate of widowhood.
b.they are usually in a nursing home surrounded by others like them.
c.there is more understanding and empathy through programs.
d.they are more likely to remarry than in the past.
82.Stacy’s husband passed away a year ago. Recently, Stacy has started volunteering more and has even thought about dating. Which stage of the grieving process is Stacy in?
a.crisis-loss phase
b.reorganization phase
c.continuation phase
d.transition phase
83.The final phase of the grieving process entails:
a.receiving emotional support from family and friends.
b.locating wills and safety deposit boxes.
c.the establishment and continuation of a new lifestyle.
d.feelings of guilt, despair, anger, and remorse.
84.Janet's husband recently died. If she is like half of all widows, the time it will take her to adjust to the loss will be:
a.6 months.
b.9 months.
c.1 year.
d.2 years.
85.The best solution to the problem of widowhood is to:
a.get a job.
b.join a church.
c.remarry.
d.rely on relatives.
86.Most elderly people who remarry face a more complex marriage because:
a.the children of the couple are concerned about their parents.
b.they will probably lose another spouse.
c.they will have less money than their first marriage.
d.government programs will not favor them.
87.In the United States, there is a long-standing tradition of women marrying:
a.much younger women.
b.men the same age as they are.
c.men one to two years older than themselves.
d.much older men.
88.Beverly has been a widow for three years. She has a desire to meet someone and marry again. According to the textbook, her main problem will be:
a.family disapproval.
b.their lack of identity.
c.the shortage of men.
d.emotional instability.
89.Married people need to be able to answer all of the following questions if their spouse should pass away
EXCEPT:
a."What are my financial assets and liabilities?"
b."Is there a will?"
c."What are my career goals?"
d."Is there life insurance?"
90.One of the changes brought about by longer life expectancy is:
a.greater likelihood of becoming a grandparent.
b.earlier movement into early parenthood.
c.an earlier age for first marriage.
d.more men marrying older women.