When a Young Child Is Separated Temporarily from His Mother

question 3

Multiple Choice

When a young child is separated temporarily from his mother, he will usually search for his mother, often crying. Which of the suggested phases of grieving in adults is psychologically similar to this childish searching behavior?

• A) distress
• B) yearning
• C) numbness
• D) disorganization

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