The mourning process is more difficult when the bereaved:
a. was relatively independent of the deceased.
b. has experienced a number of previous losses.
c. accepts that death is expected for older adults.
d. had few unresolved conflicts with the deceased.
ANS: B
Factors that have negative effects on the mourning process include a high dependency on the deceased, ambivalence toward the deceased, a poor or absent support system, a high number of past losses or other recent losses, poor physical or mental health, and young age of the deceased. Data do not support the incorrect options.
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