The Least Helpful of These Five Interventions for Bereaved Persons

question 23

Multiple Choice

The least helpful of these five interventions for bereaved persons is:

• A)Giving advice without being asked for it
• B)Supporting their grieving
• C)Listening to "their story"
• D)Doing something specific to help
• E)Saying "tell me how I can help you"

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Definitions:

Effective Paraphrase

The technique of rewording a text or passage to achieve better clarity and understanding while retaining the original meaning.

Person's Emotions

The complex psychological states that arise as a response to certain stimuli, reflecting a person's mood, temperament, personality, and motivation.

Overwhelmed

A feeling of having too much to handle, either emotionally or physically, leading to stress or anxiety.

Meta-Cognitions

Thoughts we have about what others are saying, to help us make sense out of what we are hearing.