Research by Grant and Colleagues (1988) Found That Older Adults

Multiple Choice

Research by Grant and colleagues (1988) found that older adults who have fewer social contacts were more likely to suffer from depression than those who have more frequent social contacts.If the individuals with fewer social contacts became physically ill, what tended to happen?

A) They were less likely to ask their families for support.
B) They were even less likely to receive support from their families.
C) They were more likely to receive substantial social support from their families than those who are not ill.
D) They were more likely to recover from the depression.