The Fact That the Initial Stage of Grief Usually Includes

question 10

Multiple Choice

The fact that the initial stage of grief usually includes numbness may be beneficial because __________.

• A)avoiding emotional pain is healthy for the survivor
• B)it provides the survivor with amnesia regarding the details of the death
• C)the pain can build up and be released all at once
• D)it permits the survivor to accomplish emotionally difficult post-death tasks

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Definitions:

Black Box

The unobservable, internal process taking place within the mind of the prospect as he or she reaches a decision whether or not to buy.

Product Advantage

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Individual Factors

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Organizational Buying

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