Parents Who Have Difficulty Coming to Terms with the Loss

question 18

Multiple Choice

Parents who have difficulty coming to terms with the loss of a young child may enlist another sibling to assume the identity or characteristics of the deceased child. This is referred to as

• A) surrogate child
• B) poor differentiation
• C) replacement role
• D) denial and minimization

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Definitions:

Neurocognitive Disorder

A general term that refers to any condition affecting cognitive abilities, including memory, problem-solving, attention, and language, often due to neurological illness or injury.

Neurofibrillary Tangles

Abnormal accumulations of a protein called tau in the brain, associated with various neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's Patients

Individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects memory, cognitive abilities, and behavior.

Emotional Disturbances

A broad category of mental health issues characterized by inappropriate behaviors, feelings, or thoughts, affecting an individual's ability to function effectively.