Questions and Answers
What are necessary losses?
What is an example of actual loss?
Body part, pet, friend, life partner, job
Perceived loss is less obvious to others but very real to the griever.
True
Maturational loss comes from going through life with normal developmental __________.
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Which of the following is an example of situational loss?
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Study Notes
Necessary Losses
- Refers to losses that lead to positive changes or new experiences in life.
- Examples include children leaving home for college, fostering independence, and new relationships.
- Represent a natural transition in life, promoting growth.
Actual Loss
- Involves tangible losses where individuals can no longer access a person or object.
- Triggers grief responses, exemplified by the loss of a pet, body part, friend, partner, or job.
- Highlights the emotional impact of losing valued possessions or relationships.
Perceived Loss
- A subjective loss that may not be recognized by others but is deeply felt by the individual.
- Examples include a high-achieving student encountering disappointing grades or a child sensing reduced affection from parents.
- Emphasizes the personal nature of grief and varying experiences of loss.
Maturational Loss
- Occurs during normal developmental stages, impacting individuals navigating life transitions.
- Examples are a stay-at-home mother anxiously facing her child’s first day of school or a widowed parent witnessing their only child marry.
- Reflects the inevitable changes faced throughout different life phases.
Situational Loss
- Arises from unexpected life events and can lead to a series of additional losses.
- Examples include divorce, which results in the loss of a partner, home, financial stability, and reduced time with children.
- Highlights the compounding effect of singular events on overall life stability and emotional health.
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