Question

Which is a healthy strategy for coping with death and dying?
(1 point)
Responses

cover up grief with false cheer
cover up grief with false cheer

pretend that everything is fine
pretend that everything is fine

avoid the dying person
avoid the dying person

willingly discuss death

Answer 1

willingly discuss death

Talking openly about death helps process grief, gain support, and find closure, whereas hiding feelings, pretending all is fine, or avoiding the dying person tend to increase isolation and distress.