Shneidman's Work in the Area of Death and Dying Suggests

question 100

Multiple Choice

Shneidman's work in the area of death and dying suggests that

• A)it is more normal to remain depressed than to reach acceptance toward the end of the dying process.
• B)there is a distinct sequence of stages that people pass through with regard to the acceptance of death.
• C)dying people experience myriad emotional responses,with many unpredictable ups and downs.
• D)the cause of death has little impact on one's reaction to the dying process.

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