The Statement That Would Be Least Therapeutic to Say to the Bereaved

question 17

Multiple Choice

The statement that would be least therapeutic to say to the bereaved mother at the death of her infant son would be:

• A) "I have called your husband. He will be here soon."
• B) "You can stay with him and hold him if you wish."
• C) "He was a very special little boy to me."
• D) "Fortunately he is not suffering anymore."

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Definitions:

Correlation Coefficient

A numerical index that reflects the degree of relationship between two variables ranging from -1 (perfect negative correlation) to +1 (perfect positive correlation).

Research Question

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Significantly Correlated

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Caffeine Consumed

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