Which widowhood stage occurs at younger ages?

• A. Early widowhood
• B. Late widowhood
• C. Widowhood
• D. Remarriage

Answer: (A)

This item tests how widowhood is timed in relation to age and time since the loss. The period soon after a spouse dies is called early widowhood, and it typically occurs at younger ages because it describes the immediate bereavement period when the death has just occurred. Late widowhood refers to the later stage, after a longer time has passed, usually corresponding to older ages. Remarriage is a potential outcome after widowhood, not a specific stage defined by age. Therefore, the younger-age stage is early widowhood.