A woman has had a breast removed to treat cancer. What type of loss will she most likely experience?
A) Actual loss
B) Perceived loss
C) Maturational loss
D) Anticipatory loss
Ans: A
Loss occurs when a valued person, object, or situation is changed or made inaccessible so that its value is diminished or removed. Actual loss can be recognized by others as well as by the person sustaining the loss.
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