The experience of grief is
a. individual and influenced by various factors
b. the same for men and women
c. the same no matter what the cause of death
d. handled by using the usual coping mechan-isms
A
Grief is a series of responses that occur following a loss. It is a normal, natural, necessary, and adaptive response to a loss. It is a highly personal experience and is affected by age, gender, culture, and circumstances surrounding the loss.
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