When Cheryl Learned That Her Grandfather Was Nearing Death, She

question 647

Multiple Choice

When Cheryl learned that her grandfather was nearing death, she expected him to express anger and fear. Instead, she was surprised to hear him speak in a matter-of-fact way about arrangements for his funeral. Cheryl's grandfather's attitude toward death:

• A) is most likely genetic.
• B) is influenced by cultural, philosophical, and religious beliefs.
• C) demonstrates denial and distancing.
• D) is more typically seen in men than in women.

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Fromm's

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