Chronic sorrow is:
A) A response to the birth of a "less than perfect" infant that resolves as the family adjusts to the changes in their lives
B) A normal grief response that is associated with the day-to-day experience of living with "what is" versus the parents' view of "what should have been"
C) An atypical grief response associated with conflicting cultural and personal values concerning disability
D) A mild form of depression that often affects parents of both genders following the birth of a child

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Chronic sorrow is a normal and ongoing grief response that occurs when an individual experiences a gap between their expectations and the reality of their situation, such as caring for a child with a disability. It is different from depression and is not limited to parents or just following the birth of a child. Choice A is incorrect because chronic sorrow does not necessarily resolve as the family adjusts. Choice C is incorrect because conflicting cultural and personal values may contribute to the experience of chronic sorrow, but it is not an atypical grief response. Choice D is incorrect because chronic sorrow is not a mild form of depression.

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