The initial response of a steelworker who was fired from a job was disbelief.At home the steelworker told family members about the firing but retreated to the bedroom,saying,"I'm too choked up to talk about it right now." These behaviors are characteristic of:

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Loss of one's job can precipitate a grief reaction.The steelworker is showing emotional responsiveness to the loss as evidenced by initial disbelief,anger,and pain.

The Initial Response of a Steelworker Who Was Fired from a Job