Question 1

For many adults who have experienced the death of a loved one who died in the military in various conflicts, this type of death is particularly difficult because:

Accepted Answer

The death of a loved one who died in the military in various conflicts may have occurred in traumatic ways, such as during combat or due to injuries sustained while on duty. This can make the grieving process more difficult and complicated.

Question 2

An action that facilitates parental grief and mourning following the death of an infant is .

Accepted Answer

Seeing and holding the dead infant can help facilitate parental grief and mourning by allowing for a physical connection and opportunity to say goodbye to their child. Immediately disposing of the infant's body or removing evidence of preparations for the infant can hinder the grieving process.

Question 3

For middle-aged adults who are dying, planning one's own funeral and making burial arrangements represents _________.

Accepted Answer

Planning one's own funeral and making burial arrangements can be seen as a healthy vitality, as it allows the individual to feel a sense of control and agency in their own death, and can ease the burden on their loved ones. It is not necessarily a sign of an inability to minimize post-death burdens on others or a morbid surrender to impending death.

Question 4

Parental bereavement among adults represents .

Accepted Answer

The death of a parent represents the death of the bereaved person's future. This is because parents are typically seen as a source of support and guidance, and their death can impact the bereaved person's plans and dreams for the future. While the death of a parent may also affect a person's past or present, the most significant impact is often on their future.

Question 5

For an adult, the death of his or her parent or grandparent .

Accepted Answer

The death of a parent or grandparent for an adult removes a generational "buffer," meaning it takes away a layer of family structure that stood between the adult and the oldest generation, often leading to new family dynamics and responsibilities.

Question 6

A parent whose child has died may find it difficult to answer the question, "How many children do you have?", because _.

Accepted Answer

All of these reasons may contribute to a bereaved parent's hesitation or difficulty in answering a question about how many children they have. The death of a child can bring up complex emotions and uncertainties about the future, as well as questions about identity and how to honor the memory of the deceased child. Additionally, the question may feel intrusive or insensitive to some parents, who may not want to share private information with strangers or acquaintances.

Question 7

Parental grief associated with fetal death is primarily related to

Accepted Answer

The answer of Parental grief associated with fetal death is...

Question 8

An adult who experiences a death in a significant adult-to-adult relationship will experience the loss not only of another person, but also of .

Accepted Answer

When an adult experiences a death in a significant adult-to-adult relationship, they may also feel that a portion of their own identity has been lost. This may be because their sense of self was closely tied to the relationship and the person who passed away. While losing a job, family of origin, or children associated with the relationship may also bring about feelings of grief and loss, they are not specifically related to the loss of a significant adult-to-adult relationship. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Question 9

A complicating factor in most parental bereavement is .

Accepted Answer

Guilt is a common complicating factor in parental bereavement as parents often question whether they could have prevented their child's death or feel guilty for not being able to save them. This can intensify their grief and make the bereavement process even more challenging. While grief, timeliness, prior experience with loss, and mourning can also play a role in parental bereavement, guilt is often the most significant complicating factor.

Question 10

Mrs. K, age 54, is diagnosed with lung cancer with a prognosis of six months to live. She has a loving husband and two children. According to developmental theorists, her response to this situation is likely to be to:

Accepted Answer

According to Kubler-Ross's stages of grief, individuals faced with terminal illness often go through stages of denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. At the acceptance stage, individuals may make plans for the future and focus on spending quality time with loved ones. Therefore, it is likely that Mrs. K would respond by making plans for the future.

Question 11

What is most characteristic of bereavement in young and middle adults is the potential to experience:

Accepted Answer

Middle and young adults may experience a variety of death-related losses such as the loss of a parent, spouse, child, or friend. They may also experience unexpected or sudden deaths, such as accidents or suicides. However, there is no evidence to suggest that they experience a larger number or the most deaths in a lifetime compared to other age groups.

Question 12

After Sally's husband died suddenly in his early 40s, she was very angry with God and found it difficult to accept what had happened. Sally was very devout and had supported her church for many years. Her anger is:

Accepted Answer

Sally's anger is a normal reaction to the sudden loss of her husband. It is common for individuals to experience anger and confusion when dealing with the death of a loved one, particularly a spouse.

Question 13

When her older sister died, Cokie Roberts (see Personal Insights 14.4 in the eighth edition of Death & Dying, Life & Living) wrote that _.

Accepted Answer

In the Personal Insights 14.4, Cokie Roberts wrote that when her older sister died, she felt that she had been robbed of some part of her future.

Question 14

Difficulties experienced by adult parents in coping with neonatal and other infant deaths are primarily associated with _________.

Accepted Answer

The untimeliness of the death is the primary difficulty experienced by adult parents in coping with neonatal and other infant deaths. Parents often have hopes and dreams for their child, and losing a child at a young age can be extremely difficult to process and accept. The other options, including the youth or inexperience of parents and availability of prior warning, may play a role in coping but are not the primary factors.

Question 15

Neonatal deaths may be complicated and made difficult for parents as a result of:

Accepted Answer

All of these options can contribute to making neonatal deaths more complicated and difficult for parents. The possibility of one or both parents not being present or feeling excluded can contribute to feelings of guilt or anxiety. The strong attachment that parents often have to their newborn can make the loss even more devastating. The institutional context of neonatal deaths may involve medical interventions and procedures that can add to the emotional distress of parents.

Question 16

When Florence Griffith Joyner ("FloJo") died suddenly and unexpectedly, her husband found some degree of consolation in .

Accepted Answer

Florence Griffith Joyner's husband found some degree of consolation in hearing her voice on her telephone answering tape after her sudden and unexpected death.

Question 17

According to Cook & Oltjenbruns, life-threatening illness and dying among middle-aged adults challenge their need to _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Cook & Oltjenbruns, life-threatening illness...

Question 18

When friends withdraw from a young adult who is seriously ill or dying, the likely result for the dying person is _________.

Accepted Answer

When friends withdraw from a young adult who is seriously ill or dying, the likely result for the dying person is a loss of affiliation and love. The absence of social support can increase the feelings of loneliness and distressed mood in the person, leading to decreased quality of life.

Question 19

For an adult, the death of his or her parent or grandparent is likely to .

Accepted Answer

The death of a parent or grandparent can serve as a "developmental push" for an adult, prompting them to confront their own mortality, reassess life priorities, and potentially initiate changes in their personal or professional lives. The other options do not directly relate to the impact of such a loss.

Question 20

For young adults who are coping with life-threatening illness and dying, sexuality is .

Accepted Answer

Sexuality for young adults coping with life-threatening illness and dying can take many forms, including thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is important for caregivers to acknowledge and address patients' sexuality and provide resources and support to help them express themselves in a way that feels comfortable and safe. Ignoring or avoiding this topic can have negative consequences for patients' emotional and psychological well-being.

Quiz 14: Young and Middle-Aged Adults