According to research by Blanchard-Fields (2007), _____ would be most likely to be dealt with via avoidance-denial by middle-aged adults.
A) death of a spouse
B) buying groceries
C) mowing the lawn
D) writing a thank you note

Question

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Death of a spouse is a significant and emotionally challenging event that may trigger avoidance-denial coping mechanisms in middle-aged adults. They may try to avoid confronting the reality of the loss as a way of coping with its overwhelming nature. Buying groceries, mowing the lawn, and writing a thank you note are not typically associated with avoidance-denial coping mechanisms.

According to Research by Blanchard-Fields (2007), _____ Would Be Most