Understanding Acute Grief Manifestations

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What is the key characteristic of chronic grief?

Being unaware of behaviors that interfere with normal activities

Experiencing intense grieving for years to decades (correct)

Experiencing a normal grief response for a short period of time

Taking drastic self-destructive measures like suicide

Which type of grief exhibits self-destructive or maladaptive behavior?

Anticipatory grief

Acute grief

Normal grief

Exaggerated grief (correct)

What is a common characteristic of delayed grief?

Avoiding the full realization of the loss (correct)

Being emotionally numb and bitter

Taking drastic self-destructive measures like suicide

Experiencing intense grieving for years to decades

Which manifestation could be associated with chronic grief?

Intrusive thoughts and chronic yearning for the deceased Signup and view all the answers

Which type of grief can occur when the person who is lost is physically present but not psychologically available?

Ambiguous loss Signup and view all the answers

What sets exaggerated grief apart from other types of grief?

Taking drastic self-destructive measures like suicide Signup and view all the answers

What physical symptoms may be exhibited by someone experiencing masked grief?

Headaches and heartburn Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario can ambiguous loss occur?

When there is no body found after a disaster Signup and view all the answers

Which type of grief involves postponing or suppressing normal grief reactions?

Delayed grief Signup and view all the answers

What can trigger a delayed grief response according to the text?

Loss of a family pet Signup and view all the answers

Which type of grief involves an ongoing, intense psychological attachment despite the person being gone?

Ambiguous loss Signup and view all the answers

Which type of grief results from behaviors that interfere with normal functioning due to an unrecognized loss?

Masked grief Signup and view all the answers

Which type of grief is characterized by a history of depression, substance abuse, and posttraumatic stress disorders?

Acute grief Signup and view all the answers

What is a common manifestation of anticipatory grief?

Fear and anxiety Signup and view all the answers

Which emotional response is characteristic of disenfranchised grief?

Anger at the medical system Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes acute grief from other types of grief?

Results from an unexpected death of a family member Signup and view all the answers

Which type of grief involves experiencing intense feelings before the actual loss occurs?

Anticipatory grief Signup and view all the answers

What is a common psychological response in cases of acute grief?

Anger at the patient for not fighting harder Signup and view all the answers