Question 1

The phrase "human-induced deaths" includes deaths caused by .

Accepted Answer

A)  accidents 
B)  homicide 
C)  suicide 
D)  All of these 
E)  None of these 
A)  accidents 
B)  homicide 
C)  suicide 
D)  All of these 
E)  None of these D

Question 2

In contemporary American society, there are some situations in which language about death is not used or avoided, and other situations in which death-related language is used freely. Why is that so? What is different about these contrasting sets of situations and about these two kinds of languages?

Accepted Answer

In contemporary American society, the use of language about death varies depending on the context and the cultural norms surrounding death and dying. In some situations, such as in casual social settings or in the workplace, language about death may be avoided or euphemisms may be used to soften the topic. This could be due to a discomfort with discussing death openly, a desire to be respectful or sensitive to others' feelings, or a cultural taboo around the topic.

On the other hand, there are also situations in which death-related language is used more freely, such as in medical or end-of-life care settings, in religious or spiritual contexts, or in discussions about public health and safety. In these settings, the use of direct and explicit language about death may be necessary for communication, decision-making, and providing support and care for those who are facing death or grieving the loss of a loved one.

The difference between these contrasting sets of situations lies in the cultural and social norms, as well as the practical and emotional needs of the individuals involved. In casual or professional settings, there may be a preference for using euphemisms or avoiding direct language about death in order to maintain a sense of decorum or to avoid causing discomfort. In contrast, in situations where death-related language is used more freely, there may be a recognition of the importance of clear and open communication about death and dying, as well as a need for support and understanding in facing these difficult experiences.

These two kinds of languages reflect the complex and multifaceted nature of how we as a society approach and talk about death. While there may be a tendency to avoid or soften the language around death in some situations, there is also a recognition of the importance of being able to speak openly and honestly about death in order to provide care, support, and understanding for those who are facing the end of life or grieving the loss of a loved one.

Question 3

Since World War II, the lethal potential of nuclear weapons and nuclear power has been manifested in .

Accepted Answer

A)  the nuclear power plant accident at Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania in 1979 
B)  the results of a natural disaster in Japan in 2011 
C)  the explosion in the nuclear reactor at Chernobyl in Ukraine in 1986 
D)  All of these 
E)  None of these 
A)  the nuclear power plant accident at Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania in 1979 
B)  the results of a natural disaster in Japan in 2011 
C)  the explosion in the nuclear reactor at Chernobyl in Ukraine in 1986 
D)  All of these 
E)  None of these D

Question 4

Since 2000, deaths rates for accidents in our society .

Accepted Answer

A)  have been gradually increasing 
B)  have been gradually declining 
C)  have remained basically the same 
D)  have not been affected by wearing seatbelts 
E)  None of these 
A)  have been gradually increasing 
B)  have been gradually declining 
C)  have remained basically the same 
D)  have not been affected by wearing seatbelts 
E)  None of these

Question 5

Acts of terrorism in the 21st century _.

Accepted Answer

A)  typically lead to traumatic losses 
B)  are often careless in their disregard for human life 
C)  frequently result in sudden death 
D)  All of these 
E)  None of these 
A)  typically lead to traumatic losses 
B)  are often careless in their disregard for human life 
C)  frequently result in sudden death 
D)  All of these 
E)  None of these

Question 6

According to Kastenbaum, a "death system" .

Accepted Answer

A)  includes persons (e.g., lawyers, florists) 
B)  refers to specific times (e.g., Memorial Day) 
C)  points to symbols associated with death (e.g., a skull and crossbones) 
D)  All of these 
E)  None of these 
A)  includes persons (e.g., lawyers, florists) 
B)  refers to specific times (e.g., Memorial Day) 
C)  points to symbols associated with death (e.g., a skull and crossbones) 
D)  All of these 
E)  None of these

Question 7

Identify and explain three (3) lessons arising from the discussion of human-induced death in Chapter 4 that are significant for our understanding of the contemporary American death system.

Accepted Answer

1) The first lesson arising from the dis

Question 8

The components of a "death system" include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Preventing death 
B)  Caring for the dying 
C)  Objects and symbols 
D)  Disposing of the dead 
E)  Sanctioning certain kinds of killing 
A)  Preventing death 
B)  Caring for the dying 
C)  Objects and symbols 
D)  Disposing of the dead 
E)  Sanctioning certain kinds of killing

Question 9

Approximately 50% of all homicides in the United States occur .

Accepted Answer

A)  between people of opposite genders 
B)  between people of different races 
C)  between family members or acquaintances 
D)  between persons of different national origin 
E)  between people in widely different age cohorts 
A)  between people of opposite genders 
B)  between people of different races 
C)  between family members or acquaintances 
D)  between persons of different national origin 
E)  between people in widely different age cohorts

Question 10

Identify and explain one way in deaths associated with the Holocaust and deaths associated with the atomic bombing of Hiroshima are similar, as well as one way in which they are different. Be specific.

Accepted Answer

One way in which deaths associated with

Question 11

Explain the role that the media plays in our death system. Show how the media portrays death, how it affects our encounters with death, and how they help to shape our attitudes toward death.

Accepted Answer

The media plays a significant role in sh

Question 12

Which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individual terrorism involves one person acting as a long agent to harm or kill others or to destroy property. 
B)  Group terrorism depends on a formally organized group of people. 
C)  State-supported terrorism is always explicitly supported by a government. 
D)  Terrorism which acts at a distance endangers the life of the terrorist. 
E)  None of these 
A)  Individual terrorism involves one person acting as a long agent to harm or kill others or to destroy property. 
B)  Group terrorism depends on a formally organized group of people. 
C)  State-supported terrorism is always explicitly supported by a government. 
D)  Terrorism which acts at a distance endangers the life of the terrorist. 
E)  None of these

Question 13

In its study of events associated with September 11, 2001, the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks found that there were many failures of intelligence and coordination. These failures primarily affected the American death system in its function of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Caring for the dying 
B)  Working toward social consolidation after death 
C)  Bringing about socially-sanctioned killing 
D)  Helping to make sense of death 
E)  Giving warnings and predictions 
A)  Caring for the dying 
B)  Working toward social consolidation after death 
C)  Bringing about socially-sanctioned killing 
D)  Helping to make sense of death 
E)  Giving warnings and predictions

Question 14

Experts describe typical characteristics of perpetrators of mass shootings as including:

Accepted Answer

A)  Having access to weapons powerful enough to satisfy their need for revenge 
B)  Finding emotional support from friends or family 
C)  A tendency to internalize blame 
D)  Heightened ability to cope with life's disappointments 
E)  Being able to overcome catastrophic precipitating events 
A)  Having access to weapons powerful enough to satisfy their need for revenge 
B)  Finding emotional support from friends or family 
C)  A tendency to internalize blame 
D)  Heightened ability to cope with life's disappointments 
E)  Being able to overcome catastrophic precipitating events

Question 15

Phrases used to describe death, such as "bought the farm" or "passed away" typically reflect:

Accepted Answer

A)  Non-acceptance of death 
B)  Denial of death 
C)  Distancing from death 
D)  All of these 
E)  None of these 
A)  Non-acceptance of death 
B)  Denial of death 
C)  Distancing from death 
D)  All of these 
E)  None of these

Question 16

Among accidental deaths in the United States In 2014, the leading cause of death was .

Accepted Answer

A)  motor vehicle accidents 
B)  accidental falls 
C)  accidents involving firearms 
D)  suicide 
E)  poisoning 
A)  motor vehicle accidents 
B)  accidental falls 
C)  accidents involving firearms 
D)  suicide 
E)  poisoning

Question 17

In the days following September 11, 2001, the contemporary American death system .

Accepted Answer

A)  gave advance warnings of the assault that was to occur at the World Trade Center 
B)  sought to work toward social consolidation 
C)  rejected the idea that rallying symbols could be helpful to our society 
D)  found those responsible for placing a bomb in a parking garage at the World Trade Center 
E)  prevented the spreading of anthrax spores through the mails 
A)  gave advance warnings of the assault that was to occur at the World Trade Center 
B)  sought to work toward social consolidation 
C)  rejected the idea that rallying symbols could be helpful to our society 
D)  found those responsible for placing a bomb in a parking garage at the World Trade Center 
E)  prevented the spreading of anthrax spores through the mails

Question 18

Using the text's definition of terrorism, show how terrorism is significant for our study of death, dying, and bereavement in terms of its perpetrators, means, and goals. Be specific. Give examples.

Accepted Answer

Terrorism is significant for our study o

Question 19

On September 11, 2001, the contemporary American death system .

Accepted Answer

A)  destroyed a significant portion of the Pentagon 
B)  provided a formal network whereby passengers on one airliner overcame their hijackers and frustrated the goals of the terrorists 
C)  prevented the spreading of anthrax spores through the mails 
D)  found those responsible for placing a bomb in a parking garage at the World Trade Center 
E)  mobilized to try to prevent death and save lives 
A)  destroyed a significant portion of the Pentagon 
B)  provided a formal network whereby passengers on one airliner overcame their hijackers and frustrated the goals of the terrorists 
C)  prevented the spreading of anthrax spores through the mails 
D)  found those responsible for placing a bomb in a parking garage at the World Trade Center 
E)  mobilized to try to prevent death and save lives

Question 20

In children's cartoons like "Roadrunner," death is often depicted as .

Accepted Answer

A)  a natural part of living 
B)  an occasion for grief 
C)  an unrealistic phenomena that does not involve finality 
D)  All of these 
E)  None of these 
A)  a natural part of living 
B)  an occasion for grief 
C)  an unrealistic phenomena that does not involve finality 
D)  All of these 
E)  None of these

The phrase "human-induced deaths" includes deaths caused by .

In contemporary American society, there are some situations in which language about death is not used or avoided, and other situations in which death-related language is used freely. Why is that so? What is different about these contrasting sets of situations and about these two kinds of languages?

Since World War II, the lethal potential of nuclear weapons and nuclear power has been manifested in .

Since 2000, deaths rates for accidents in our society .

Acts of terrorism in the 21st century _.

According to Kastenbaum, a "death system" .

Identify and explain three (3) lessons arising from the discussion of human-induced death in Chapter 4 that are significant for our understanding of the contemporary American death system.

The components of a "death system" include:

Approximately 50% of all homicides in the United States occur .

Identify and explain one way in deaths associated with the Holocaust and deaths associated with the atomic bombing of Hiroshima are similar, as well as one way in which they are different. Be specific.

Explain the role that the media plays in our death system. Show how the media portrays death, how it affects our encounters with death, and how they help to shape our attitudes toward death.

Which of the following is correct?

In its study of events associated with September 11, 2001, the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks found that there were many failures of intelligence and coordination. These failures primarily affected the American death system in its function of:

Experts describe typical characteristics of perpetrators of mass shootings as including:

Phrases used to describe death, such as "bought the farm" or "passed away" typically reflect:

Among accidental deaths in the United States In 2014, the leading cause of death was .

In the days following September 11, 2001, the contemporary American death system .

Using the text's definition of terrorism, show how terrorism is significant for our study of death, dying, and bereavement in terms of its perpetrators, means, and goals. Be specific. Give examples.

On September 11, 2001, the contemporary American death system .

In children's cartoons like "Roadrunner," death is often depicted as .

Education About Death, Dying, and Bereavement

Changing Encounters With Death

Changing Attitudes Toward Death

Cultural Patterns and Death

Coping With Dying

Coping With Dying: How Individuals Can Help

Coping With Dying: How Communities Can Help

Coping With Loss and Grief

Coping With Loss and Grief: How Individuals Can Help

Coping With Loss and Grief: Funeral Practices and Other Ways Communities Can Help

Children

Adolescents

Young and Middle-Aged Adults

Older Adults

Legal Issues

Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior

Aided Death: Assisted Suicide, Euthanasia, and Aid in Dying

The Meaning and Place of Death in Life

Illustrating the Themes of This Book: Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders

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Exam 4: Death-Related Practices and the American Death System

The phrase "human-induced deaths" includes deaths caused by .

In contemporary American society, there are some situations in which language about death is not used or avoided, and other situations in which death-related language is used freely. Why is that so? What is different about these contrasting sets of situations and about these two kinds of languages?

Since World War II, the lethal potential of nuclear weapons and nuclear power has been manifested in .

Since 2000, deaths rates for accidents in our society .

Acts of terrorism in the 21st century _.

According to Kastenbaum, a "death system" .

Identify and explain three (3) lessons arising from the discussion of human-induced death in Chapter 4 that are significant for our understanding of the contemporary American death system.

The components of a "death system" include:

Approximately 50% of all homicides in the United States occur .

Identify and explain one way in deaths associated with the Holocaust and deaths associated with the atomic bombing of Hiroshima are similar, as well as one way in which they are different. Be specific.

Explain the role that the media plays in our death system. Show how the media portrays death, how it affects our encounters with death, and how they help to shape our attitudes toward death.

Which of the following is correct?

In its study of events associated with September 11, 2001, the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks found that there were many failures of intelligence and coordination. These failures primarily affected the American death system in its function of:

Experts describe typical characteristics of perpetrators of mass shootings as including:

Phrases used to describe death, such as "bought the farm" or "passed away" typically reflect:

Among accidental deaths in the United States In 2014, the leading cause of death was .

In the days following September 11, 2001, the contemporary American death system .

Using the text's definition of terrorism, show how terrorism is significant for our study of death, dying, and bereavement in terms of its perpetrators, means, and goals. Be specific. Give examples.

On September 11, 2001, the contemporary American death system .

In children's cartoons like "Roadrunner," death is often depicted as .

Education About Death, Dying, and Bereavement

Changing Encounters With Death

Changing Attitudes Toward Death

Cultural Patterns and Death

Coping With Dying

Coping With Dying: How Individuals Can Help

Coping With Dying: How Communities Can Help

Coping With Loss and Grief

Coping With Loss and Grief: How Individuals Can Help

Coping With Loss and Grief: Funeral Practices and Other Ways Communities Can Help

Children

Adolescents

Young and Middle-Aged Adults

Older Adults

Legal Issues

Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior

Aided Death: Assisted Suicide, Euthanasia, and Aid in Dying

The Meaning and Place of Death in Life

Illustrating the Themes of This Book: Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders

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