Question 1

Explain differences in life expectancy by gender and race.

Accepted Answer

Life expectancy varies by gender and rac

Question 2

According to Kubler-Ross, the first stage of dealing with death is ________?

Accepted Answer

A)  denial 
B)  anger 
C)  depression 
D)  acceptance 
A)  denial 
B)  anger 
C)  depression 
D)  acceptance

Question 3

According to Charles Corr's task based model for coping with dying, focusing on tasks such as maintaining independence, and feeling secure in the support they receive from others are examples of ________ tasks.

Accepted Answer

A)  physical 
B)  psychological 
C)  social 
D)  spiritual 
A)  physical 
B)  psychological 
C)  social 
D)  spiritual

Question 4

Compared to men, women show higher levels of ________ following the death of a loved one, which is associated with _______ rates of depression

Accepted Answer

A)  rumination, greater 
B)  rumination, lower 
C)  distraction; greater 
D)  distraction; lower 
A)  rumination, greater 
B)  rumination, lower 
C)  distraction; greater 
D)  distraction; lower

Question 5

The stage of mourning where a survivor is disappointed that the loss cannot be undone, and may be experiencing despair and depression is known as the ________ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  reaction 
B)  yearning and searching 
C)  disorganization and reorganization 
D)  reorientation and recovery 
A)  reaction 
B)  yearning and searching 
C)  disorganization and reorganization 
D)  reorientation and recovery

Question 6

Which of the following deaths is generally associated with the greatest grief?

Accepted Answer

A)  Death of a spouse 
B)  Death of a father 
C)  Death of a mother 
D)  Death of a child 
A)  Death of a spouse 
B)  Death of a father 
C)  Death of a mother 
D)  Death of a child

Question 7

Which is the only state to legalize physician-assisted suicides?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oregon 
B)  California 
C)  Texas 
D)  Massachusetts 
A)  Oregon 
B)  California 
C)  Texas 
D)  Massachusetts

Question 8

Which of the following statements exemplifies how hospice care differs from hospital care?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hospice care focuses primarily on treating the symptoms of terminal illness and minimizing the patients discomfort and pain. 
B)  Hospice facilities allow patients to personalize and control their surroundings. 
C)  Hospice staff try to provide a sense of comfort and support for the patient and his or her family 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Hospice care focuses primarily on treating the symptoms of terminal illness and minimizing the patients discomfort and pain. 
B)  Hospice facilities allow patients to personalize and control their surroundings. 
C)  Hospice staff try to provide a sense of comfort and support for the patient and his or her family 
D)  All of the above

Question 9

In which of the following age groups are accidents NOT the leading cause of death?

Accepted Answer

A)  1-4 
B)  15-24 
C)  25-44 
D)  45-64 
A)  1-4 
B)  15-24 
C)  25-44 
D)  45-64

Question 10

Peter has recently lost his mother to death. He is at the stage of mourning where he feels numb, and is showing very little feeling. Peter is currently at the ________ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  reaction 
B)  yearning and searching 
C)  disorganization and reorganization 
D)  reorientation and recovery 
A)  reaction 
B)  yearning and searching 
C)  disorganization and reorganization 
D)  reorientation and recovery

Question 11

Over 60% of Americans believe people with a terminal illness should have the right to physician-assisted suicide

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Explain how Ditto's method of asking about "valued life activities" may be a stronger predictor of end of life preferences.

Accepted Answer

Ditto's method of asking about "valued l

Question 13

What is the leading cause of death for those aged 25 to 44 years?

Accepted Answer

A)  Accidents 
B)  Homicides 
C)  Heart disease 
D)  Suicides 
A)  Accidents 
B)  Homicides 
C)  Heart disease 
D)  Suicides

Question 14

Which of the following diseases is more common to hospice care than to nursing homes?

Accepted Answer

A)  AIDS 
B)  Cancer 
C)  Alzheimer's Disease 
D)  ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) 
A)  AIDS 
B)  Cancer 
C)  Alzheimer's Disease 
D)  ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)

Question 15

Which of the following factors may help explain the link between bereavement and illness?

Accepted Answer

A)  People who are bereaved are less likely to engage in health-promoting behaviors. 
B)  People who are bereaved are more likely to engage in health-damaging behaviors 
C)  Bereaved people often have trouble sleeping and eating which may help wear the body down. 
D)  ALL OF THE ABOVE 
A)  People who are bereaved are less likely to engage in health-promoting behaviors. 
B)  People who are bereaved are more likely to engage in health-damaging behaviors 
C)  Bereaved people often have trouble sleeping and eating which may help wear the body down. 
D)  ALL OF THE ABOVE

Question 16

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women tend to remarry more than men following the death of their spouse. 
B)  Women are more likely than men to form new social networks following the death of their spouse. 
C)  Women tend to rely mostly on their husband for social support. 
D)  Women tend to show a greater loss of social support following the death of their spouse than men. 
A)  Women tend to remarry more than men following the death of their spouse. 
B)  Women are more likely than men to form new social networks following the death of their spouse. 
C)  Women tend to rely mostly on their husband for social support. 
D)  Women tend to show a greater loss of social support following the death of their spouse than men.

Question 17

Which of the following causes of death is usually the HARDEST to cope with for survivors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cancer 
B)  Multiple Sclerosis 
C)  AIDS 
D)  Alzheimer's Disease 
A)  Cancer 
B)  Multiple Sclerosis 
C)  AIDS 
D)  Alzheimer's Disease

Explain differences in life expectancy by gender and race.

According to Kubler-Ross, the first stage of dealing with death is ________?

According to Charles Corr's task based model for coping with dying, focusing on tasks such as maintaining independence, and feeling secure in the support they receive from others are examples of ________ tasks.

Compared to men, women show higher levels of __ following the death of a loved one, which is associated with _ rates of depression

The stage of mourning where a survivor is disappointed that the loss cannot be undone, and may be experiencing despair and depression is known as the ________ stage.

Which of the following deaths is generally associated with the greatest grief?

Which is the only state to legalize physician-assisted suicides?

Which of the following statements exemplifies how hospice care differs from hospital care?

In which of the following age groups are accidents NOT the leading cause of death?

Peter has recently lost his mother to death. He is at the stage of mourning where he feels numb, and is showing very little feeling. Peter is currently at the ________ stage.

Over 60% of Americans believe people with a terminal illness should have the right to physician-assisted suicide

Explain how Ditto's method of asking about "valued life activities" may be a stronger predictor of end of life preferences.

What is the leading cause of death for those aged 25 to 44 years?

Which of the following diseases is more common to hospice care than to nursing homes?

Which of the following factors may help explain the link between bereavement and illness?

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Which of the following causes of death is usually the HARDEST to cope with for survivors?

Introduction

Research Methods

Theories of Health Behavior

Stress

Managing Stress: The Role of Personality and Social Support

Injuries

Smoking and Alcohol Abuse

Obesity and Eating Disorders

The Experience and Management of Pain

Chronic Illness

Health-Care Interaction: Screening, Utilization, Adherence, and Relapse

Designing Persuasive Interventions

Future Directions for Health Psychology

Filters

Exam 11: Terminal Illness and Bereavement

Explain differences in life expectancy by gender and race.

According to Kubler-Ross, the first stage of dealing with death is ________?

According to Charles Corr's task based model for coping with dying, focusing on tasks such as maintaining independence, and feeling secure in the support they receive from others are examples of ________ tasks.

Compared to men, women show higher levels of ________ following the death of a loved one, which is associated with _______ rates of depression

The stage of mourning where a survivor is disappointed that the loss cannot be undone, and may be experiencing despair and depression is known as the ________ stage.

Which of the following deaths is generally associated with the greatest grief?

Which is the only state to legalize physician-assisted suicides?

Which of the following statements exemplifies how hospice care differs from hospital care?

In which of the following age groups are accidents NOT the leading cause of death?

Peter has recently lost his mother to death. He is at the stage of mourning where he feels numb, and is showing very little feeling. Peter is currently at the ________ stage.

Over 60% of Americans believe people with a terminal illness should have the right to physician-assisted suicide

Explain how Ditto's method of asking about "valued life activities" may be a stronger predictor of end of life preferences.

What is the leading cause of death for those aged 25 to 44 years?

Which of the following diseases is more common to hospice care than to nursing homes?

Which of the following factors may help explain the link between bereavement and illness?

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Which of the following causes of death is usually the HARDEST to cope with for survivors?

Introduction

Research Methods

Theories of Health Behavior

Stress

Managing Stress: The Role of Personality and Social Support

Injuries

Smoking and Alcohol Abuse

Obesity and Eating Disorders

The Experience and Management of Pain

Chronic Illness

Health-Care Interaction: Screening, Utilization, Adherence, and Relapse

Designing Persuasive Interventions

Future Directions for Health Psychology

Filters

Compared to men, women show higher levels of __ following the death of a loved one, which is associated with _ rates of depression