The sense of separation anxiety described in the Parkes/Bowlby attachment model of bereavement is most closely associated with the _____ reaction.

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The sense of separation anxiety is characterized by a strong and intense yearning for the deceased loved one. This is most closely associated with the yearning reaction in the Parkes/Bowlby attachment model of bereavement, which is the second phase of grief after the initial numbness. The reorganization reaction involves gradually adjusting to life without the loved one, while the disorganization/despair reaction involves feelings of hopelessness and disorientation.

The Sense of Separation Anxiety Described in the Parkes/Bowlby Attachment