Which of the Following Statements Are TRUE About Parental Bereavement

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are TRUE about parental bereavement in couples?
1) A feeling of estrangement and a strong bond can occur between the parents at the same time.
2) A partner's behavior can be misinterpreted by the other and can cause conflict.
3) Different grieving styles may decrease the couple's sense of commonality.
4) Urging each other to be strong in public is an important component of getting past the grieving phase and into the healing phase of bereavement.

• A) 1, 2, and 3
• B) 1, 2, and 4
• C) 1, 3, and 4
• D) 2, 3, and 4

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