The set of emotional reactions that accompany a loss is called:
a. Grief
b. Anxiety
c. Mourning
d. Bereavement
A
Grief is the set of emotional reactions that accompany a loss. Anxiety is a vague, uneasy feeling that is not specifically related to a loss. Mourning refers to the process of resolving a loss, and bereavement refers to the thoughts, feelings, and activities following a loss.
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