Separation distress and traumatic distress distinguish normal grief from ____.
A) simple bereavement
B) complicated or prolonged grief disorder
C) adjustment disorder with depressive symptoms
D) schizoaffective disorder

Question

Separation distress and traumatic distress distinguish normal grief from ____.
A) ​simple bereavement
B) ​complicated or prolonged grief disorder
C) ​adjustment disorder with depressive symptoms
D) ​schizoaffective disorder

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Separation distress refers to intense distress experienced after the loss of a loved one, while traumatic distress refers to symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that can occur as a result of the death. These symptoms distinguish normal grief from complicated or prolonged grief disorder. Options A, C, and D do not accurately describe the features that differentiate normal grief from complicated grief disorder.

Separation Distress and Traumatic Distress Distinguish Normal Grief from ____