Question 1

Anthropologist Colin Turnbull describes death as being like it was before birth-a state of nothingness.

Accepted Answer

Colin Turnbull believed that death is a return to the state of nothingness that existed before birth.

Question 2

By 6 months of age most infants can conceptualize death.

Accepted Answer

There is no evidence that infants at 6 months of age can conceptualize death. In fact, it is believed that children begin to develop an understanding of death around the age of 2-3 years old.

Question 3

Between the ages of 6 and 12,the evolution of the concept of death as a permanent cessation of life begins.

Accepted Answer

During this age range, children begin to understand that death is a permanent and irreversible event, rather than a temporary or reversible one. They may also begin to conceptualize death as something that happens to all living things eventually.

Question 4

Media deaths allow children to learn about the

Accepted Answer

Media deaths, though sometimes controversial, can allow children to learn about themes such as mortality, empathy, and the consequences of actions. It is important for parents to guide their children through these discussions and help them understand the messages conveyed by media deaths in a responsible way.

Question 5

Ernest Becker in The Denial of Death argues that fear and denial of death are basic dynamics for everyone.

Accepted Answer

Becker argues that fear and denial of death are basic dynamics for everyone, as they are motivated by the human desire for immortality and the awareness of our own mortality.

Question 6

Society is held together by rituals.

Accepted Answer

Rituals are a way in which people come together and perform certain actions or ceremonies that hold meaning and significance. These rituals can be religious or cultural, and they help to reinforce societal values and beliefs. Therefore, they play an important role in holding society together.

Question 7

The period of adolescence ages 12 to 19.

Accepted Answer

The period of adolescence typically starts at age 12 and ends around age 19, making statement A true.

Question 8

Direct answers to children's questions about dying and death only confuse them,thus one should be indirect with responses.

Accepted Answer

It is important to be honest and direct with children when discussing death and dying, but the amount of information shared should be appropriate to their developmental level and emotional maturity. Being indirect or using euphemisms can actually increase confusion and anxiety. Children may also pick up on the adults' discomfort and become more scared or hesitant to ask questions in the future.

Question 9

According to some psychologists,children's capacity to grieve is related to their level of cognitive development.

Accepted Answer

Some psychologists believe that a child's level of cognitive development can impact their ability to understand and express feelings of grief. As children develop, they may gain a better understanding of loss and be better equipped to process and cope with their emotions.

Question 10

Swiss developmental psychologist Jean Piaget argued that it is not until the late teen years and early 20s that one is capable of genuinely abstract thought processes.

Accepted Answer

Jean Piaget proposed that the stage of formal operational thought, which involves abstract thinking, begins around age 11 or 12, not in the late teen years or early 20s.

Question 11

If possible,euphemisms should be avoided when talking to children about death.

Accepted Answer

Using euphemisms may confuse or frighten young children, while using clear, direct language can help them better understand and cope with the concept of death.

Question 12

Psychologist Robert Kavanaugh refers to children as "little people" or "compact cars," as contrasted with Cadillacs (big people),and notes that they should be able to handle any situation adults can handle comfortably.

Accepted Answer

Psychologist Robert Kavanaugh refers to children as "little people" or "compact cars," as contrasted with Cadillacs (big people),and notes that they should be able to handle any situation adults can handle comfortably.

Question 13

The middle-age years have been labeled the "novice phase" of the developmental cycle.

Accepted Answer

The middle-age years have been labeled the "prime phase" or the "peak phase" of the developmental cycle, not the "novice phase."

Question 14

Though the elderly tend to think of death more often than younger adults,they appear to have less fear concerning death.

Accepted Answer

Studies have found that while the elderly tend to think about death more, they have less fear and anxiety about it. This may be due to greater acceptance of death and a belief in an afterlife or spiritual continuation.

Question 15

The permanency of death is usually clear to a 3-year-old child.

Accepted Answer

Three-year-old children typically do not fully understand the concept of death as permanent and may see it as temporary or reversible.

Question 16

An adult should not be honest with children when talking about dying and death.

Accepted Answer

An adult should be honest with children when talking about dying and death as it helps them understand and process the concept. However, the conversation should be age-appropriate and sensitive to the child's emotional needs.

Question 17

Mother Goose nursery rhymes are uniformly ideal stories to help a child go to sleep at night.

Accepted Answer

Some Mother Goose nursery rhymes contain dark or unsettling themes that may not be suitable for helping a child relax and fall asleep.

Question 18

Children should be discouraged from crying when someone dies because crying reveals weakness and immaturity.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Crying is a normal and natural emotional expression, especially in times of grief and loss. Children should be allowed to express their emotions and be supported through the grieving process. Discouraging crying can lead to emotional suppression and difficulties with processing and coping with the loss.

Question 19

There seems to be a fascination with death during the adolescent years as witnessed by films and music produced for adolescents.

Accepted Answer

Many films and music for adolescents explore themes of death, including supernatural or horror movies and songs about loss and mortality. This may reflect the natural curiosity and exploration of subjects that are often seen as taboo or mysterious during the adolescent years.

Question 20

Death on television is often viewed as reversible.

Accepted Answer

In many TV shows and movies, death is often portrayed as reversible through various means such as science fiction, time travel, or supernatural powers. However, in reality, death is permanent and irreversible.

Quiz 3: Growing up With Deathgrowing Old With Death

Anthropologist Colin Turnbull describes death as being like it was before birth-a state of nothingness.

By 6 months of age most infants can conceptualize death.

Between the ages of 6 and 12,the evolution of the concept of death as a permanent cessation of life begins.

Media deaths allow children to learn about the

Ernest Becker in The Denial of Death argues that fear and denial of death are basic dynamics for everyone.

Society is held together by rituals.

The period of adolescence ages 12 to 19.

Direct answers to children's questions about dying and death only confuse them,thus one should be indirect with responses.

According to some psychologists,children's capacity to grieve is related to their level of cognitive development.

Swiss developmental psychologist Jean Piaget argued that it is not until the late teen years and early 20s that one is capable of genuinely abstract thought processes.

If possible,euphemisms should be avoided when talking to children about death.

Psychologist Robert Kavanaugh refers to children as "little people" or "compact cars," as contrasted with Cadillacs (big people),and notes that they should be able to handle any situation adults can handle comfortably.

The middle-age years have been labeled the "novice phase" of the developmental cycle.

Though the elderly tend to think of death more often than younger adults,they appear to have less fear concerning death.

The permanency of death is usually clear to a 3-year-old child.

An adult should not be honest with children when talking about dying and death.

Mother Goose nursery rhymes are uniformly ideal stories to help a child go to sleep at night.

Children should be discouraged from crying when someone dies because crying reveals weakness and immaturity.

There seems to be a fascination with death during the adolescent years as witnessed by films and music produced for adolescents.

Death on television is often viewed as reversible.