Widowhood in late adulthood is associated with _______.

A) increased levels of stress hormones.
B) a lowered risk of suicide.
C) a higher chance of obtaining ego integrity.
D) decreased mortality.

Widowhood

The state or period of being a widow or widower, experienced after the death of a spouse.

Stress Hormones

Chemicals released in the body in response to stress, including cortisol and adrenaline, which prepare the body for a fight or flight response.

Ego Integrity

A sense of satisfaction and fulfillment that comes from looking back on one’s life, typically achieved in late adulthood.