During a bereavement group, one of the members states, "I should have been the one to die. My husband had so much to offer." Which formulation is correct? The member was most likely ex-pressing:
1. Intention to commit suicide
2. Ambivalence and low self-esteem
3. Need for attention from group members
4. Unresolved anger toward her husband
ANS: 2
Option 1 is incorrect as there is no mention of suicidal ideation. The member's statement does suggest low self-esteem (option 2). This is not simply an attention getting statement, so option 3 is incorrect. Option 4 is incorrect as the statement does not imply anger.
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