Exam 19: Death Dying and Bereavement

Charles has recently learned that he is terminally ill. He has since begun to lash out at his family and at the medical personnel involved in his care. Kübler-Ross would suggest that this behavior can be explained by which of the following?

Which of the following contributes to adolescent suicidal behavior?

Which of the following circumstances of death would be likely to elicit the most intense grief responses, possibly including post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, from survivors?

Which group is LEAST likely to make any changes if they thought they were going to die?

Which form of death has occurred in circumstances where there is no electrical activity in the brain and the person no longer has reflexes or responds to vigorous external stimuli?

How are young adults unique in their beliefs about death? Cite a specific example from your text which exemplifies this unique view of death.

Reflect on your own experiences with the death of a loved one. If you've not had a personal experience, think about what you've observed in others. Summarize the function of the funeral director as it was explained in the video. Also summarize the funeral director's explanation of the process of grieving and mourning. Are these observations consistent with your personal experience?

How are adolescents unique in their understanding of death? Cite a specific example from your text which exemplifies this sometimes unrealistic understanding.

Which of the following would be more at risk for prolonged grief or the development of long-term grief-related problems?

A dying person who says "Why me? This isn't fair!" is in which stage of psychological preparation for death, according to Elizabeth Kübler-Ross?

Which of the following is a common belief about death among the Kaliai people in New Guinea?

For most adults, which of the following is the most significant meaning of death?

Which of the following does research suggest is the most difficult death to recover from?

What would be the most likely age of a child who said, "My cat died, but if I get her some medicine, she will feel better tomorrow?"

What was the worst consequence for the woman in the video whose husband died at home?

While Sanders suggests that the final stage of grief is healing and renewal, Bowlby believes it is

Which of the following is true regarding the absent pattern of grief?

When a person's grief reaction continues at a high level over several years, it is considered to be ________ by Wortman and Silver.

What sort of life experiences will increase a young child's (between the ages of 6 and 9 years) understanding of death?

The most significant health effect resulting from widowhood seems to be decreased ________ system functioning.