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Women have a clear longevity advantage over men and that advantage has been both a blessing and a curse. For many elderly women, the psychological pain they are living with primarily stems from
 
  (a) living many years alone as husbands, friends, and relatives die.
  (b) poor quality of life due to long and painful illnesses.
  (c) little money and medical care benefits.
  (d) feeling useless in a society which values youth.

Question 2

Which of the following is true for couples with split-shift employment who are on different shifts?
 
  (a) They try to work the same shifts whenever possible.
  (b) There are fewer tensions due to less time together.
  (c) They are extremely rare in the U.S.
  (d) It enables one parent to be home while the other works.



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Answer to Question 1

(a)

Answer to Question 2

(d)





 

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