Question 1

Which of the following is Kübler-Ross' third stage of dying?

Accepted Answer

A)  denial and isolation 
B)  acceptance 
C)  bargaining 
D)  anger 
A)  denial and isolation 
B)  acceptance 
C)  bargaining 
D)  anger C

Question 2

In general, maintenance of ties with the deceased is an accepted practice in

Accepted Answer

A)  Japan. 
B)  the Hopi of Arizona. 
C)  Bali. 
D)  the United States. 
A)  Japan. 
B)  the Hopi of Arizona. 
C)  Bali. 
D)  the United States. A

Question 3

Assisted suicide is legal in several countries, including

Accepted Answer

A)  the Netherlands and Belgium. 
B)  Africa and India. 
C)  Canada and Sweden. 
D)  China and Japan. 
A)  the Netherlands and Belgium. 
B)  Africa and India. 
C)  Canada and Sweden. 
D)  China and Japan. A

Question 4

Which of the following does a "good death" involve?

Accepted Answer

A)  avoiding the fact that death is imminent 
B)  dying in a hospital away from family and friends 
C)  religious or community death rites 
D)  appropriate medical care 
A)  avoiding the fact that death is imminent 
B)  dying in a hospital away from family and friends 
C)  religious or community death rites 
D)  appropriate medical care

Question 5

Active euthanasia is legal in the state of

Accepted Answer

A)  California. 
B)  Florida. 
C)  New York. 
D)  Oregon. 
A)  California. 
B)  Florida. 
C)  New York. 
D)  Oregon.

Question 6

Define grief and discuss its major dimensions. Differentiate between prolonged grief and disenfranchised grief.

Accepted Answer

Grief is the emotional numbness, disbeli

Question 7

How does denial impact individuals' adaptation to approaching death?

Accepted Answer

Denial may be a fruitful way for some in

Question 8

2-day-old Amy passed away in her sleep even though she did not show any significant health issues at birth. The doctor explained to Amy's parents that she stopped breathing during the night and died without apparent cause. Name the term used to refer to the cause of death in this scenario.

Accepted Answer

Sudden inf

Question 9

In 1900, most people died

Accepted Answer

A)  in a hospital, cared for by medical staff. 
B)  in a nursing home. 
C)  at home, cared for by their family. 
D)  at a hospice. 
A)  in a hospital, cared for by medical staff. 
B)  in a nursing home. 
C)  at home, cared for by their family. 
D)  at a hospice.

Question 10

Older adults are more likely to die from

Accepted Answer

A)  autoimmune diseases. 
B)  genetic disorders. 
C)  motor vehicle accidents. 
D)  chronic ailments. 
A)  autoimmune diseases. 
B)  genetic disorders. 
C)  motor vehicle accidents. 
D)  chronic ailments.

Question 11

Which of the following most resembles the grieving process?

Accepted Answer

A)  a year-long period of major depression 
B)  a roller coaster ride of emotions 
C)  an orderly progression of stages 
D)  a period of negative feelings that lasts around 3 months 
A)  a year-long period of major depression 
B)  a roller coaster ride of emotions 
C)  an orderly progression of stages 
D)  a period of negative feelings that lasts around 3 months

Question 12

In the dual-process model of coping with bereavement, coping with loss and engaging in restoration can occur

Accepted Answer

A)  separately. 
B)  consecutively. 
C)  only several years after a death. 
D)  concurrently. 
A)  separately. 
B)  consecutively. 
C)  only several years after a death. 
D)  concurrently.

Question 13

According to research studies, which of the following statements about widows is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Widows outnumbered widowers by eight to one. 
B)  Widows usually receive large insurance settlements at the death of their spouse. 
C)  A widow is more likely to remarry than a widower. 
D)  Volunteering reduced widowed older adults' loneliness. 
A)  Widows outnumbered widowers by eight to one. 
B)  Widows usually receive large insurance settlements at the death of their spouse. 
C)  A widow is more likely to remarry than a widower. 
D)  Volunteering reduced widowed older adults' loneliness.

Question 14

A(n) ________ refers to a legal document that reflects the patient's advance care planning.

Accepted Answer

A)  last request 
B)  dying will 
C)  living will 
D)  easy death order 
A)  last request 
B)  dying will 
C)  living will 
D)  easy death order

Question 15

Most psychologists believe that it is best for dying individuals to

Accepted Answer

A)  be unaware of their condition. 
B)  limit their interaction with others. 
C)  know that they are dying. 
D)  distance themselves from family and friends. 
A)  be unaware of their condition. 
B)  limit their interaction with others. 
C)  know that they are dying. 
D)  distance themselves from family and friends.

Question 16

According to Kalish and Reynolds, middle-aged adults actually ________ than do young adults or older adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  fear death more 
B)  talk about death more 
C)  think about death more 
D)  accept death more readily 
A)  fear death more 
B)  talk about death more 
C)  think about death more 
D)  accept death more readily

Question 17

In the Gond culture of India, death is believed to be caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  natural forces. 
B)  an angry supreme being. 
C)  the ill will of others in the community. 
D)  magic and demons. 
A)  natural forces. 
B)  an angry supreme being. 
C)  the ill will of others in the community. 
D)  magic and demons.

Question 18

Meghan is interning as a neurosurgeon in a children's hospital. During one of her hospital visits, a child is brought into the emergency trauma center. A senior doctor asks Meghan to examine the child and note down the child's vital statistics. Meghan notices that the EEG (electroencephalogram) reading has been showing a flat line for a long time. In this scenario, the flat EEG reading is most likely a criterion of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  rigor mortis 
B)  concussions 
C)  brain death 
D)  epileptic seizures 
A)  rigor mortis 
B)  concussions 
C)  brain death 
D)  epileptic seizures

Question 19

According to Kübler-Ross, ________ is the stage of dying in which a person develops the hope that death can somehow be postponed or delayed.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true of a living will?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a legally binding document that comes into effect when the individual who signed the document passes away. 
B)  Only the terminally ill can write a living will. 
C)  The next of kin can write a living will for a patient if the patient is in a coma. 
D)  It is an advanced directive that is accepted by laws in all 50 states in the United States. 
A)  It is a legally binding document that comes into effect when the individual who signed the document passes away. 
B)  Only the terminally ill can write a living will. 
C)  The next of kin can write a living will for a patient if the patient is in a coma. 
D)  It is an advanced directive that is accepted by laws in all 50 states in the United States.

Which of the following is Kübler-Ross' third stage of dying?

In general, maintenance of ties with the deceased is an accepted practice in

Assisted suicide is legal in several countries, including

Which of the following does a "good death" involve?

Active euthanasia is legal in the state of

Define grief and discuss its major dimensions. Differentiate between prolonged grief and disenfranchised grief.

How does denial impact individuals' adaptation to approaching death?

2-day-old Amy passed away in her sleep even though she did not show any significant health issues at birth. The doctor explained to Amy's parents that she stopped breathing during the night and died without apparent cause. Name the term used to refer to the cause of death in this scenario.

In 1900, most people died

Older adults are more likely to die from

Which of the following most resembles the grieving process?

In the dual-process model of coping with bereavement, coping with loss and engaging in restoration can occur

According to research studies, which of the following statements about widows is true?

A(n) ________ refers to a legal document that reflects the patient's advance care planning.

Most psychologists believe that it is best for dying individuals to

According to Kalish and Reynolds, middle-aged adults actually ________ than do young adults or older adults.

In the Gond culture of India, death is believed to be caused by

According to Kübler-Ross, ________ is the stage of dying in which a person develops the hope that death can somehow be postponed or delayed.

Which of the following statements is true of a living will?

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Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

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Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

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Exam 20: Death, Dying, and Grieving

Which of the following is Kübler-Ross' third stage of dying?

In general, maintenance of ties with the deceased is an accepted practice in

Assisted suicide is legal in several countries, including

Which of the following does a "good death" involve?

Active euthanasia is legal in the state of

Define grief and discuss its major dimensions. Differentiate between prolonged grief and disenfranchised grief.

How does denial impact individuals' adaptation to approaching death?

2-day-old Amy passed away in her sleep even though she did not show any significant health issues at birth. The doctor explained to Amy's parents that she stopped breathing during the night and died without apparent cause. Name the term used to refer to the cause of death in this scenario.

In 1900, most people died

Older adults are more likely to die from

Which of the following most resembles the grieving process?

In the dual-process model of coping with bereavement, coping with loss and engaging in restoration can occur

According to research studies, which of the following statements about widows is true?

A(n) ________ refers to a legal document that reflects the patient's advance care planning.

Most psychologists believe that it is best for dying individuals to

According to Kalish and Reynolds, middle-aged adults actually ________ than do young adults or older adults.

In the Gond culture of India, death is believed to be caused by

According to Kübler-Ross, ________ is the stage of dying in which a person develops the hope that death can somehow be postponed or delayed.

Which of the following statements is true of a living will?

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical Development in Late Adulthood

Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

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