According to the Parkes/Bowlby model of bereavement,the feelings of apathy and defeat felt in response to knowing that you will never be reunited with the deceased are most likely to initially occur during the _____ stage of bereavement.

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The disorganization and despair stage of bereavement is characterized by feelings of apathy and defeat, as well as confusion and disorganization. This stage occurs after the initial numbness stage and the yearning stage, where the individual may still hold out hope for seeing the deceased again. In the disorganization and despair stage, the reality of the loss sets in and the individual may feel overwhelmed and unable to cope.

According to the Parkes/Bowlby Model of Bereavement,the Feelings of Apathy