Exam 17: The Final Challenge: Death and Dying

_____ programs, which are part of the palliative care movement, emphasize "caring" over "curing" when dealing with dying individuals.

Which is the best summary concerning theories of aging?

Lawrence just found out that his best friend was killed in a car accident. Lawrence's emotional state would best be described as one of shock, and he feels like his emotions will burst out of him at any moment. Parkes/Bowlby would most likely describe his grief state in terms of

Active euthanasia is also called

Kübler-Ross's original final stage of dying was _____.

_____ was the first state to legalize physician-assisted suicide.

The death of a young child has been found to be much more difficult for parents to bear than the death of an adult child.

How many of the following (the Hayflick limit, systematic changes in the immune system, normal changes in the activity of certain genes as we age) are linked to the damage theory approach to aging?

Adolescents who are dying are likely to be concerned with their appearance (e.g., loss of weight, loss of hair). This is most likely because

When Charlene visits her doctor, she is told that one way to slow the aging process is by the consumption of antioxidants. As a knowledgeable individual, Charlene would realize that she needs to consume more

A major difference between hospice care and hospital care for dying individuals is that

The DNA section at the tip of a chromosome that does not replicate is called the _____.

Deanna is dying of cancer and her feeding tube was just removed by a nurse. If the goal of this action would be to have her eventually die, it is best considered

Parkes and Bowlby claimed that yearning while bereaved is a sign of separation anxiety.

In which culture would you expect the loudest celebration following someone's death?

Despite being only 12 years old, Chris shows many signs of advanced aging. His skin is wrinkled, his face looks like that of an old man, and he is suffering from heart failure. Given these characteristics, it is most likely that Chris is suffering from

In general, which is harder to deal with, the death of a parent, spouse, or child? What determines how difficult a particular death will be for someone to cope with?

Bowlby suggested that bereaved individuals often maintain attachments to the deceased indefinitely through _____ bonds.

Research suggests that for an adult, the loss of a parent is

Following the death of her husband, Lionel, Latisha shows a consistent pattern of low levels of distress. Latisha's reactions best fit the _____ pattern of widowhood.