Which of These Statements Concerning Death-Related Behavior of Americans During

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements concerning death-related behavior of Americans during the Victorian era is false ?

• A)Grievers were encouraged to express their emotions in response to the death of a loved one.
• B)A more elaborate funeral ritual involving "therapeutic self-indulgence" was encouraged.
• C)Mourning clothes were worn as one method for extending the period of lamentation.
• D)Grievers were not encouraged to express their emotions in response to the death of a loved one.

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