Caroline Has Recently Lost Her Spouse

Caroline has recently lost her spouse. She has a graduate degree in accounting and has worked all her life. She has three children, all of whom live in the same city as she does. What statement most likely reflects her relationship with her children after the death of her spouse?

A) Caroline's education has decreased her dependence on her children for financial advice.
B) As a widow, Caroline is more dependent on her children for a variety of reasons.
C) Caroline has a decreased ability to provide emotional support to her children.
D) Caroline will need to go through her own bereavement process in order to handle the death, separately from her children.