Question

After the death of a spouse, an adult repeatedly says, I should have made him go to the doctor when he said he didn't feel well. This individual is experiencing:

a. preoccupation with the image of the deceased.
b. sensations of somatic distress.
c. anger.
d. guilt

Answer 1

The individual is experiencing guilt after the death of their spouse.

Step-by-step explanation:

The individual is experiencing guilt after the death of their spouse. According to Elizabeth Kübler-Ross's five stages of grief, guilt is the fourth stage. In this stage, individuals may feel remorse or self-blame for what they perceive as their failures or shortcomings during their loved one's illness or after their death.