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A Woman Was Awakened One Morning by a Police Officer

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A woman was awakened one morning by a police officer after her husband died while jogging.For the next 3 days,the widow stoically went through the funeral ritual in a state of numbness.Friends tried to get her to vent her feelings by crying.Which statements offer likely explanations regarding the widow's inability to cry? Select all that apply.


A) Psychologically unhealthy individuals are likely to have atypical grief reactions.
B) The acute stage of grief involves shock and disbelief that may last for several days.
C) Culture influences grief responses.Some groups view emotional displays negatively.
D) The widow had anticipated her husband's death long before it occurred and completed her mourning.
E) The unconscious use of denial is normal for several days after a loss.It protects the individual from the intolerable pain of loss.

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