Which of the following concerning the loss of a spouse is true?
A) Losing a spouse is more emotionally distressing for men.
B) Women experience greater financial strain than men.
C) More women than men experience the loss of a spouse.
D) The health of both widows and widowers diminishes due to suppressed immune functioning.

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Research has shown that both widows and widowers experience suppressed immune functioning following the loss of a spouse, leading to a decline in health. The other options are not supported by research.

Which of the Following Concerning the Loss of a Spouse