Which of the Following Individuals Is Most Likely Experiencing a Delayed

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals is most likely experiencing a delayed grief reaction?

• A) A 22-year-old army pilot on leave from the Iraq war who talks about the death of his crew member
• B) A 93-year-old women, whose husband of 73 years died 1 year ago, who reminisces about their life together
• C) A 54-year-old man suffering from alcoholism who just completed a 28-day inpatient rehabilitation talking about the death of his wife 3 years ago
• D) A child whose parents were divorced 3 months ago and is acting out at school

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Definitions:

Temporal Cortex

The cortex within the temporal lobe involved in processing sensory input into derived meanings for the appropriate retention of visual memory, language comprehension, and emotion association.

Frontal Cortex

A region of the brain located in the frontal lobe, involved in decision making, problem solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Antidepressant Drugs

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Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, influencing heart rate, blood pressure, and sugar levels.