In Coping with the Loss of a Spouse

Multiple Choice

In coping with the loss of a spouse,

A) men may face decline in social functioning, while women develop confidante relationships.
B) men and women rely on the same coping strategy (i.e., engaging with the community) .
C) both men and women experience equal amounts of social isolation and reduction in support leading to fewer friends and close relations to help cope with the loss.
D) women and men both increase involvement with large networks of friends in order to maintain a satisfying social life.