In several studies of the benefits of searching for meaning in the loss of a loved one, which of the following individuals were likely to show the most distress in the long run?
a. Those who were able to find some meaning in the loss without the benefit of religion.
b. Those who did not initiate a search for meaning.
c. Those who tried but failed to find meaning in their loss.
d. Those who began with no religious faith.
Question 2
Studies of people who are bereaved, whether due to death of a loved one or due to their own spinal cord injuries, show similar results regarding the relationship between initial distress and later coping.
Compared to other bereaved individuals, people who show the highest levels of initial distress
a. are better able to cope with their loss in the long run.
b. are less effective in coping with their loss in the long run.
c. develop stronger attachments in the long run.
d. show no long-term coping differences from those who show less initial distress.
(A) Normal spongy bone. (B) Spongy bone with osteoporosis, which is characterized by a loss of bone
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