Which Finding Indicates the Successful Completion of an Individual's Grieving

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which finding indicates the successful completion of an individual's grieving process?

• A)For 2 years,a person has kept the deceased spouse's belongings in their usual places.
• B)After 15 months,a widowed person realistically remembers both the pleasures and disappointments of the relationship with the spouse.
• C)Three years after the death,a person talks about the spouse as if the spouse were still alive and weeps when others mention the spouse's name.
• D)Eighteen months after the spouse's death,a person says,"I never cry or have feelings of loss even though we were always very close."

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Definitions:

Kelly

Referring to George Kelly, a psychologist known for his personal construct theory which posits that individuals interpret the world through their own constructs.

Life Narrative

The story of a person's life, told by themselves or another, highlighting significant events and experiences.

Unified Purpose

A shared or collective intention among a group or individual, driving toward a common goal or outcome.

Identity

The understanding or concept of oneself, including personal values, beliefs, and characteristics, forming an individual's self-perception.