Bernice's Husband Recently Died in an Unexpected Accident and Bernice

question 9

Multiple Choice

Bernice's husband recently died in an unexpected accident and Bernice has been engaging in riskier behavior since her loss.Bernice's behavior best fits the concept of

• A) the widowhood effect.
• B) bereavement.
• C) disenfranchised grief.
• D) the role strain relief hypothesis.

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Definitions:

Deviant Values

Beliefs and attitudes that differ significantly from the societal norm, often leading to behavior considered unacceptable or abnormal.

Anomie-Strain Theory

A sociological theory suggesting that societal structures may pressure citizens to commit crimes by the strain or stress of achieving socially accepted goals via socially accepted means.

Sociological Research

Scientific studies aimed at understanding social phenomena, structures, and patterns within human societies.

Deviant Behavior

Actions that violate the norms of a society or group.