Paula's husband is terminally ill and recently she finds herself crying whenever she looks at him. A likely explanation for Paula's reaction is:
A) anniversary reactions.
B) anticipatory grief.
C) grief work.
D) euthanasia.

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Paula's reaction is likely due to anticipatory grief, which is the grief that occurs before death (in this case, her husband's impending death). It involves mourning the loss of someone's presence in one's life before the loss actually occurs.

Paula's Husband Is Terminally Ill and Recently She Finds Herself