In the Study Conducted by Paul Maciejewski and His Colleagues

question 31

Multiple Choice

In the study conducted by Paul Maciejewski and his colleagues to test Jacobs' stage theory, which of the following stages of grief was nonexistent at the outset?

• A) Acceptance
• B) Disbelief
• C) Sorrow
• D) Shocked numbness

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Definitions:

Self-Actualizing

refers to the realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, especially considered as a drive or need present in everyone.

Lower-Order Needs

Lower-order needs are fundamental physiological and safety-related needs in Maslow's hierarchy, such as food, water, shelter, and security, considered essential for survival before higher-order needs can be addressed.

Abraham Maslow

An American psychologist known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory in psychology proposing that certain fundamental needs must be satisfied before higher needs can be pursued.

Drive Theories

Theories in psychology that explain motivation as being driven by biological needs that demand satisfaction.