Research studies have shown a major increase in the death rate of both sexes (but especially widowers) during the first 6 months of bereavement. In which phase of the grief reaction does the higher death rate occur?
1. reflection: physical, emotional, and spiritual suffering
2. anticipatory grieving
3. recognition: shock and denial
4. redirection: reorganization and moving ahead
ANS: 1
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