Question 1

Reynolds states that to fully grasp the meaning of death, children must grasp the essence of which of following components of the death concept?&#10;A) Preparation&#10;B) Recognition&#10;C) Causality&#10;D) Meaning

Accepted Answer

Causality is the understanding that death is caused by something, such as an illness or accident. This is an important part of the death concept because it helps children to understand that death is not random or arbitrary, but rather a natural part of life.

Question 2

In their early years, probably by the age of 3, children have some familiarity with the meaning of death, even if it entails the idea of "going away" or a "long sleep," which signifies an incorrect interpretation of __________.

A) causality
B) nonfunctionality
C) recognition
D) irreversibility

D

Accepted Answer

Irreversibility is the correct answer because it refers to the concept that death is permanent and cannot be reversed, which is an incorrect interpretation that children may have in their early years.

Question 3

According to Wentzel, which of the following is NOT one of the four characteristics that have become the hallmark of a hospice program?&#10;A) Staff support systems&#10;B) Family as the primary care unit&#10;C) Control of chronic pain&#10;D) Care in not being too straightforward

Accepted Answer

Wentzel's hallmark characteristics of a hospice program include staff support systems, family as the primary care unit, and control of chronic pain. "Care in not being too straightforward" is not one of these characteristics.

Question 4

According to Reynolds, the term irreversibility refers to __________.&#10;A) death is final&#10;B) all living things must die&#10;C) all living functions cease&#10;D) death has a cause

Accepted Answer

Irreversibility in the context of death means that once death occurs, it is final and cannot be undone.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of Kubler-Ross's five stages of death?&#10;A) Denial&#10;B) Anger&#10;C) Bargaining&#10;D) Joy

Accepted Answer

Joy is not one of Kubler-Ross's five stages of death, which are Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance.

Question 6

According to Reynolds, which of the following is NOT one of the components children must grasp to understand death?&#10;A) Irreversibility&#10;B) Universality&#10;C) Abnormality&#10;D) Causality

Accepted Answer

Reynolds identifies irreversibility, universality, and causality as components children must understand about death, but not abnormality.

Question 7

__________ has (have) done much to make home care of the terminally ill person more acceptable.&#10;A) Physicians&#10;B) Hospice&#10;C) Nursing homes&#10;D) Hospitals

Accepted Answer

Hospice care focuses on providing compassionate care and support for terminally ill patients and their families, making home care more acceptable and manageable.

Question 8

Kubler-Ross is credited with developing the Five-Stage Model of Grief.

Accepted Answer

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross introduced the Five-Stage Model of Grief in her 1969 book "On Death and Dying," outlining the stages as denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

Question 9

Whether one agrees with her views on death or not, Elizabeth Kubler-Ross is widely credited for her efforts to call attention to the fact that to fully grasp the meaning of death, children must grasp the essence of the four components of the death concept.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Whether one agrees with her views on...

Question 10

Different cultures make different interpretations of death.

Accepted Answer

Different cultures have unique beliefs, rituals, and customs surrounding death, leading to varied interpretations and practices.

Question 11

Death occurs constantly during the lifespan, which means that children, adolescents, and adults alike must learn to adapt to it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Death occurs constantly during the lifespan, which...

Deck 74: Later Adulthood: Psychosocial Development II