When an individual continues to experience grief despite the fact that others feel the loss was insignificant, the grief is considered to be:
a. chronic c. exaggerated
b. delayed d. masked
C
Chronic grief is associated with long-term coping with a loss; with delayed grief, the person does not readily identify the loss. A reaction that is considered to be extreme for the circumstance is considered to be exaggerated grief.
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a. 0 c. 2+ b. 1+ d. 3+
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a. Biological and physical integrity b. Safety and security c. Self-esteem d. Self-actualization
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1. Saw palmetto. 2. Fish oil. 3. Ginko. 4. Green tea.