Your textbook presents the case of Mrs. J, who had great difficulty accepting the loss of her husband. Mrs. J believed her husband died due to the inadequacy of his care in a nursing home. She was experiencing great anger over this and thought about it
frequently. Which of the following best describes her condition?
a. Mrs. J. was experiencing pathological depression.
b. Mrs. J's reaction was seen as normal grieving.
c. Mrs. J was diagnosed as clinically grieving.
d. Mrs. J was diagnosed with grief compounded by OCD.
Answer: b.
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