In Comparison to Grieving Rituals Common in the United States

question 36

Multiple Choice

In comparison to grieving rituals common in the United States a century ago, today the grief rituals are _________ and are _________ effective in helping survivors deal with their loss.

• A) longer; more
• B) longer; no more
• C) shorter; more
• D) shorter; no more

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Definitions:

Iliopsoas

A composite muscle comprised of the iliacus and psoas major muscles; it is critical for flexing the hip and bending the trunk.

Sartorius

The longest muscle in the human body, running from the hip to the knee, assisting in flexing, abduction, and lateral rotation of the thigh.

Dura Mater

The outermost, tough layer of the meninges that envelops the brain and spinal cord, providing protection.

Meninx

Meninx (plural, meninges) refers to one of the three membranes (the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater) that cover the brain and spinal cord.