Which of the following statements is true of psychological problems in late adulthood?

A) Older women who lose their social networks are more likely to commit suicide due to depression than older men.
B) Depression in older people cannot usually be treated successfully with the same means that work in younger people.
C) Older women are approximately twice as likely to be affected by anxiety disorders as older men.
D) Anxiety disorders are unlikely to coexist with depression.

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BURHAN ALI YILMAZ · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Older women are indeed more likely to be affected by anxiety disorders than older men, with various studies indicating that the prevalence of anxiety disorders in older women is approximately twice that of older men. This difference can be attributed to a range of biological, psychological, and social factors.

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