According to research by Blanchard-Fields (2007), a middle-aged adult would most likely deal with ____ via avoidance-denial.

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The death of a spouse is a highly stressful and emotionally challenging situation, and middle-aged adults may cope by avoiding or denying the reality of the situation. In contrast, buying groceries, mowing the lawn, and writing a thank-you note are not typically high-stress situations that would require avoidance-denial coping mechanisms.

According to Research by Blanchard-Fields (2007), a Middle-Aged Adult Would