A Widow,whose Spouse Died 3 Years Ago,has Recently Started Dating

question 8

Multiple Choice

A widow,whose spouse died 3 years ago,has recently started dating and is thinking about going back to school to complete a degree she had started at an earlier age.Which of Bowlby's phases of mourning best describes this behavior?

• A) Numbing
• B) Yearning and searching
• C) Disorganization and despair
• D) Reorganization

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