What is the term for the step in maternal role attainment that relates to the woman giving up certain aspects of her previous life?
a. Fantasy
b. Grief work
c. Role-playing
d. Looking for a fit
ANS: B
The woman experiences sadness as she realizes that she must give up certain aspects of her previous self and that she can never go back. This is called grief work. Fantasies allow the woman to try on a variety of possibilities or behaviors. This usually deals with how the child will look and the characteristics of the child. Role-playing involves searching for opportunities to provide care for infants in the presence of another person. Looking for a fit is when the woman observes the behaviors of mothers and compares them with her own expectations.
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