The Mortality Rate for Widowed Adults Following Spouses' Death from a Lingering

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.