What are the therapeutic effects of reminiscence? (Select all that apply.)
A) It is entertaining.
B) It is a means of validating existence.
C) It is a means of resolving past conflicts.
D) It is a means of finding meaning in remaining life.
B, C, D
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The therapeutic effect of reminiscence is that it is a means of validating existence, resolving past conflicts, and finding meaning in remaining life.
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