Which of the Following Reactions to the Loss of a Spouse

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reactions to the loss of a spouse or long-term partner is a unique example of older adult male bereavement?

• A) Withdrawing from friends and family
• B) Remarrying within months of the loss
• C) Focusing on "doing" rather than "feeling"
• D) Experiencing moderate to severe depression

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Definitions:

Psychoanalytic Theories

Theories developed by Sigmund Freud and his successors, focusing on the influence of the unconscious mind on behavior.

Humanistic Theories

A perspective in psychology that emphasizes the study of the whole person, looking at human behavior not only through the eyes of the observer but through the eyes of the person doing the behaving.

Collectivism

A cultural or political perspective valuing the goals of the group or community over the goals of the individual.

Extended Family

A family group that extends beyond the nuclear family, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.