Asked by CeJae Bakken on Apr 29, 2024

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The text reported a study of married older adults whose spouses had died.The most prevalent pattern of grieving was

A) resilience.
B) delayed.
C) rigid.
D) natural.

Grieving

The emotional process of coping with loss, which can involve feelings of sadness, anger, guilt, and denial.

Spouses

Legally married partners or significant others in a committed relationship.

Prevalent Pattern

Describes a common or widespread trend, habit, or form that can be observed across various contexts or environments.

  • Identify different coping mechanisms and patterns of grieving among individuals and across different cultures.
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Varun Pratap SinghMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Resilience is the most prevalent pattern of grieving among married older adults whose spouses had died, indicating their ability to maintain relatively stable, healthy levels of psychological and physical functioning after the loss.