A Teenage Boy Has Lost His Best Friend as a Result

question 1

Multiple Choice

A teenage boy has lost his best friend as a result of a hunting accident.His parents report that he is eating and sleeping very little and expresses little interest in school.They are concerned that he talks about the accident repeatedly.These behaviors are generally seen as:

• A) Expressing responsibility for his friend's death
• B) Attempts to avoid dealing with his pain
• C) Expressions of a normal grief reaction
• D) Indications of a risk for self-harm

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Definitions:

Willingness To Listen

A person's openness or receptivity to hearing and understanding messages or information from others, reflecting an attitude of respect and consideration.

MUM Effect

describes the reluctance to communicate unfavorable news or feedback due to the potential negative reaction from the recipient.

Reluctant

Feeling or showing hesitation, unwillingness, or disinclination.

Withholding

The action of keeping back, suppressing, or refraining from disclosing information.