Find a match: The first stages of emotional grief: Select one: a. Conversation b. Negation c. Anger d. Reconciliation e. Depression

The correct answer is b. Negation. In the first stages of emotional grief, individuals often experience shock and disbelief, leading to a sense of denial or negation about the loss or change they are facing. This stage is characterized by a struggle to accept the reality of the situation and can involve feelings of numbness, detachment, and a desire to avoid confronting the pain associated with the loss.