Denise Lost Her Home and All Her Belongings in a Flood

question 31

Multiple Choice

Denise lost her home and all her belongings in a flood. She recognized that her family and others she knows are the most important things in her life. She feels ready to start a new life with her family. This is an example of

• A) posttraumatic growth.
• B) unrealistic thinking.
• C) shock disorder.
• D) learned helplessness.

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