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kaid0807

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After experiencing a loss, a person moves to which of these adaptive responses?
 
  a. mourning c. separation
  b. bereavement d. anxiety

Question 2

Which of these statements about grief is TRUE?
 
  a. It is prolonged and dysfunctional.
  b. It involves intense psychological and physical responses occurring after a loss.
  c. It is abnormal in many situations.
  d. It occurs primarily in highly civilized societies.



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Answer to Question 1

A
The period of time during which grief is expressed and resolution of the loss occurs is known as mourning, and the period of grief that occurs after the death of a loved one is known as bereavement.

Answer to Question 2

B
Grief is a series of profound physical and psychological responses occurring after a loss; these adaptive responses to loss are normal and necessary.



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