Which of the following is NOT listed as a common emotional response to grief?

• A. Shock
• B. Euphoria
• C. Anger
• D. Depression

Answer: (B)

Grief commonly brings a mix of intense emotions as a person works through the loss. Immediate reactions often include shock or disbelief, helping the person slowly take in what happened. Anger is a frequent response as the hurt and sense of unfairness are processed, and depression or deep sadness commonly follows as the bereaved adjusts to life without the loved one. Euphoria, however, does not fit this typical pattern. While fleeting moments of relief or lightness can occur in rare situations, they are not considered a standard or common grief reaction. So the emotion described as euphoria is not listed among the usual grief responses.