Death and dying Ch.9

The reactions of anguish, anger, or release to the death of a loved one are collectively turned? Grief Mourning Bereavement Shock

What is our "assumptive world"? Our circle of family, friends and community. The world we expect to be stable and reliable. The world created after experiencing a loss. Our religious or spiritual beliefs.

Which of the following identified as physical symptoms of grief? shortness of breath muscle weakness empty feeling in abdomen cerebral placidity

Wearing a black armband traditionally signifies? Conventional morning behavior Emotional hardness Political protest Holding to a certain policy

A theme common to mourning behaviors cross -culturally is that the bereaved? Are now more likely to engage in formal customs than in the past. Are usually sure about what constitutes appropriate mourning behavior and ritual. Do not alter their appearance until the first anniversary of the death. Are different and this difference diminishes the time.

Lyn Lofland suggested some of the "ties that bind" us to one another are the roles we play, the help we receive and the... Wider network of others made available to us. Shared experiences such as birth and death. Linking objects in our lives. Religious, spiritual and mystical beliefs.

Telling the story of three can help in coping with loss in which of the following ways? Sharing the story provides emotional relief and promotes the search for meaning. The story can be told without having to confirm to a particular model of how it should be. The story brings people together in support of one another. All of the above.

According to the Dual-Process Model of Coping, what coping behavior includes developing a new identity and mastering task that had been taking care of by the deceased? Loss-oriented Restoration-oriented Dynamic process Biopsychosocial

Whose model focuses on four task of mourning, including accepting the reality of the loss, processing the pain of grief, adjusting to the world without the deceased and finding an enduring connection with the deceased? Wass Parkes Silverman Worden

Which of the following typically occurs during the middle period of grief? Disorganization in disbelief. Denial and refusal to accept death. Relief and mental balance Sadness and longing

Anniversaries, birthdays, special occasions, and holidays: Are usually happy times even in the midst of mourning. Can reawaken unexpected feelings of grief. Are traditionally used to mask a loved one's absence. Must be celebrated just as the before the death.

According to Therese Rando, which of the following may especially complicate grief? Death of a child. Bereaved persons perceived lack of social support. Relationship between bereaved and deceased that was long-term and intimate. Bereaved's perception that death was preventable.

The idea that one can die of a "broken heart"... Is a myth perpetuated by poets. Has no scientific basis of rationale. Is being investigated scientifically and is considered plausible. Was a popular notion during the 15th century and is now discounted.

According to Edgar Jackson, which factors are especially important in a survivors response to a loss? Personality, mode of death, and social roles. Mode of death, values, and relationship with the deceased. Personality, social roles, values and perceptions of the deceased's importance. Values, culture, and social roles

Which of the following is generally considered a high greif and death?

In the intuitive pattern of grieving, individuals experience and express grief... Physically Through dreams and images Via feelings and emotions By doing and problem solving

Terry Martin and Kenneth Dokaspace identify the pattern of grieving physically such as with relentless or mental activity as... Intuitive Instrumental Physical grief Expressive grief

Factors that can re-stimulate for survivors of a homicide are termed? Recurring events Secondary events Trigger events Grief events

Grief experienced in connection with a loss that is not socially supported or acknowledged through the usual rituals is termed? Disenfranchised Anticipatory Systemic Instrumental

Unfinished business is a term that relates to the... Financial aspects of prepaid funeral arrangements. Process that leads to probate. Need to act on the wishes of a will. Plans and dreams that the bereaved had shared with the deceased.

Which of the following is a helpful behavior when lending support to the bereaved? Urging the bereaved person to be strong and brave. Simply listening without judgment. Encouraging the believed to achieve closure. Giving advice on self-help books to read.

What organized support groups assist families were coping with the death of a child? Kindermourn Bereaved friends of Oregon Angel flight The compassionate friends

A recent controversy over the value of grief counseling is focused on? Who should provide the support grief counselor, family and/or friends. This suggestion that grief counseling may be more harmful than helpful. The circumstances in which survivors seek professional help. The differentiation between grief counseling and grief therapy.