Chapter 36

Question 1

What is the difference between actual and perceived loss?

Answer 1

– actual loss: necessary loss (maturational) or situational loss (illness, death, physical change, etc.)

– perceived loss: unique to the person and less obvious to others

Question 2

What is the difference between normal (uncomplicated), anticipatory, disenfranchised (ambiguous), and complicated grief?

Answer 2

– normal (uncomplicated)

– anticipatory: grief that occurs before loss occurs

– disenfranchised (ambiguous): pregnancy loss or loss of former spouse are examples

– complicated: 4 types:

• chronic: prolonged
• exaggerated: self-destructive or maladaptive
• delayed
• masked