Dorothy's Daughter Died at Age 6 from a Rare Type

question 14

Multiple Choice

Dorothy's daughter died at age 6 from a rare type of childhood leukemia. She says "It is the will of God." Dorothy is utilizing what type of coping strategy in dealing with her loss?

• A) Differentiation
• B) Fusion
• C) Defining the situation
• D) Defensive socialization

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Definitions:

Marriage

A culturally sanctioned union between two or more people that establishes certain rights and obligations between the people, between them and their children, and between them and their in-laws. Such marriage rights and obligations most often include, but are not limited to, sex, labor, property, child rearing, exchange, and status.

Sharia Law

A religious legal system governing the members of the Islamic faith.

Sexual Relations

Interactions of a sexual nature between individuals, encompassing a range of behaviors and relationships.

Outside Marriage

Relationships or sexual activities that occur outside the bounds of a legally or culturally recognized marriage.