Which of the Following Can Be the Most Useful Benefit

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can be the most useful benefit of denying one's imminent death?

• A) Denial allows the person to fully address the issue of death.
• B) Denial helps shield family members from negative feelings.
• C) Denial encourages the person to further develop his or her understanding of what will happen after death.
• D) Denial can help insulate the dying person from coping with intense feelings of anger.

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