Exam 8: In the Valley of the Shadow: Facing Death

Scholars have described __________ attributes of hope, a term that is sometimes thought of as elusive, mysterious, or "soft" as a social science concept.

A __________ is a legal document where you declare what will happen to your assets and who will manage your estate when you die.

Michele is a young professional in her mid-twenties looking to take out a life insurance policy on herself. She is looking for something that she can also use as a kind of savings account to possibly cash in much later in life. What is most likely the best type of life insurance policy for Michele?

After a workplace accident doctors were able to save Jerry's life. However, Jerry cannot live without the assistance of life support. Jerry's condition is best described by what term?

The likelihood of death decreases __________ and increases __________.

To help process her husband's leukemia diagnosis Chloe and her husband started attending a couple's support group. In Corr's task-based model of coping with dying this support group most likely falls under the tasks in the __________ dimension.

Radiation therapy is a common treatment for __________.

A __________ is a written document that designates a person to manage your property; it can be changed at any time while you are living.

Advances in __________ contribute to longer life expectancy.