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Victoria Hinojosa
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The mortality rate for widowed adults following spouses' death from a lingering disease is lower. What is the most likely reason?

A) Anticipatory grief provides a buffer from the widowhood effect.
B) Support from family and friends decreases grief.
C) Anticipatory grief intensifies feelings of independence.
D) Financial concerns override most feelings of grief.

Mortality Rate

A measure of the number of deaths (in general, or due to a specific cause) in a particular population, scaled to the size of that population, per unit of time.

Anticipatory Grief

The grief experienced prior to a significant loss, such as the impending death of a loved one, involving emotional and psychological preparation for the loss.

Widowhood Effect

Refers to the increased likelihood for a widowed person to die, illustrating the relationship between social relations and health.

  • Explore the role of anticipatory grief and its effect on the process of mourning.
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