During the Time Following the Death of a Loved One

question 72

Multiple Choice

During the time following the death of a loved one

• A) those who express the strongest grief immediately do not purge their grief more quickly.
• B) those who talk frequently with others are unusually likely to prolong their own feelings of depression.
• C) grieving men are at less risk for ill health than are grieving women.
• D) both men and women go through predictable stages of denial followed by anger.

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Definitions:

Consciousness

Awareness and the capacity to think critically about one's self, sensations, mindset, immediate environment, and various experiences.

Altered States

Conditions of consciousness that differ significantly from one's normal waking state, induced by factors like meditation, drug use, or sleep.

Consciousness

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc.

Circadian Cycle

A natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours.