Question

talia just lost her mother. she is struggling to cope with this unimaginable loss. the grief is so overwhelming that others are beginning to see the physical effects of talia’s grief.
which statement identifies a physical effect of talia’s grief?

• talia refuses to share her emotions about the loss
• talia looks sluggish and refuses to eat meals prepared for her
• talia is more irritable and easily angered at what others do.
• talia begins to withdraw from family and friends

Explanation:

• Option A: Refusing to share emotions is an emotional/psychological aspect, not physical.
• Option B: Looking sluggish (physical appearance) and refusing to eat (physical behavior related to nutrition) are physical effects.
• Option C: Being irritable and angry is more of an emotional/psychological reaction.
• Option D: Withdrawing from family and friends is a social/emotional behavior, not a direct physical effect.

Answer:

B. Talia looks sluggish and refuses to eat meals prepared for her.