Asked by Justin Plowdrey on Jun 14, 2024
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If the grieving adolescent's friends fail to understand his or her pain or are rejecting, the adolescent may be devastated and grieve the loss of the friends too.
Grieving Adolescent
An adolescent experiencing the emotional, cognitive, physical, and social responses to the loss of a loved one or significant life change.
Friends
Individuals with whom one shares a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations.
- Gain an understanding of how emotions, including guilt and grief, influence the mourning process.
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Mohammad Hassan RazaJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
True
Explanation :
Adolescents rely heavily on their social support network, and when they don't receive the care and understanding they need from their friends, it can compound their grief and lead to further emotional turmoil.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of how emotions, including guilt and grief, influence the mourning process.