Research indicates that Asian and Pacific Island American attitudes toward death involve:
A)Preferences that dying persons not be told they are dying
B)A view that talking about bad things may actually produce them
C)A desire to maintain control over communication
D)All of these
E)None of these

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Research on Asian and Pacific Island American cultures suggests that these communities may have specific attitudes toward death that include a preference for not informing the dying person of their condition, a belief that speaking about negative events can bring them into existence, and a desire to control communication about death and dying. These attitudes are influenced by cultural values around respect, family roles, and beliefs about life and death.

Research Indicates That Asian and Pacific Island American Attitudes Toward