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waynest

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on: Jul 2, 2018
Of the levels of old discussed in the text, which category is increasing the most rapidly in number?
 
  a. the younger old
  b. the elder old
  c. the older old
  d. the oldest old

Question 2

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.


mohan

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

(Answer: d)

Answer to Question 2

(Answer: b)


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