A woman who was discovered intently sweeping the floor of her home after a tornado had passed through the city, while the floor was practically all that was remaining of her home, is an example of:

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The woman's behavior of sweeping the floor despite the destruction of the rest of her home indicates a temporary period of denial, which is a common coping mechanism after a traumatic event like a tornado.

A Woman Who Was Discovered Intently Sweeping the Floor of Her