Which Patient Statement Made by a Spouse Is Representative of Those

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which patient statement made by a spouse is representative of those seen in Phase 3 of the crisis response regarding the death of a loved one?

• A) "I don't know what I'll do to fill my days now."
• B) "Life isn't worth living if I have to live alone."
• C) "Prayer doesn't seem to give me the peace it has in the past."
• D) "Maybe going and spending time with my daughter will help."

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Definitions:

Centration

A cognitive limitation in early childhood thinking, characterized by focusing on one aspect of a situation while neglecting others.

Decentering

The cognitive ability to consider multiple aspects of a situation or problem simultaneously, crucial for understanding others’ perspectives and for problem-solving.

Formal Operations

Formal operations is a stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where individuals gain the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.

Abstract Operational Stage

This term combines aspects of Piaget's concrete operational and formal operational stages, but correctly, it's the formal operational stage, where adolescents and adults think abstractly, reason logically, and plan systematically.