Question 1

Shortly after the death of her husband, Terri felt fine. However, as she has begun to grieve, she actually appears to have become more depressed. This reaction BEST fits with the:

Accepted Answer

The grief work as rumination hypothesis suggests that focusing on and repeatedly going over the thoughts and feelings associated with the loss can actually lead to increased depression, which aligns with Terri's experience as she begins to grieve.

Question 2

Which is NOT one of the components in the four-component model of the grieving process?

Accepted Answer

The four-component model of the grieving process includes context of the loss, changing representations of the lost relationship over time, and continuation of subjective meaning associated with the loss. Loss-oriented stressors are not part of this model.

Question 3

Whenever Abe sees the beach, he's reminded of his deceased spouse and feels very upset. This represents which of Muller and Thompson's (2003) themes of grief?

Accepted Answer

The theme of "Affect" from Muller and Thompson's themes of grief refers to the emotional responses associated with grief, such as feeling very upset when reminded of the deceased. In this case, Abe's emotional response to seeing the beach and being reminded of his deceased spouse fits within the "Affect" theme.

Question 4

Cain discovered that he had developed the ability to better manage his finances as a result of having to deal with financial issues following the death of his brother. This best exemplifies the ____ theme of grief.

Accepted Answer

The theme of "change" in grief refers to the transformations or adaptations individuals undergo as a result of their grieving process. In this scenario, Cain's improved financial management skills, developed through coping with his brother's death, exemplify how grief can lead to personal growth or change.

Question 5

For most people, grief tends to peak within ____ following the death of a loved one.

Accepted Answer

Grief typically peaks within six months following the death of a loved one, as this is a common period for the most intense feelings of loss and adjustment to occur.

Question 6

Some research suggests that:

Accepted Answer

Grief can indeed last for years at intense levels for some individuals, reflecting the deeply personal and variable nature of the grieving process. There is no universal timeline for grief, and its intensity and duration can vary greatly from person to person.

Question 7

According to Muller and Thompson (2003), the ____ theme of grief relates to what someone does to deal with loss in terms of what helps that person.

Accepted Answer

The coping theme of grief, as described by Muller and Thompson, focuses on the strategies and actions individuals undertake to manage and deal with their loss. This theme is specifically concerned with the practical and emotional ways people adapt to loss, distinguishing it from other aspects of grief that might focus on feelings (affect), the story or meaning of the loss (narrative), or how the loss affects relationships (relationship).

Question 8

Jefferson's brother died on the Fourth of July. Now, every Fourth of July, Jefferson gets very sad and thinks about his dead brother. This experience of Jefferson's is best described as a(n) ____ reaction.

Accepted Answer

Anniversary reactions are emotional responses that occur annually on the date of a significant traumatic event, such as the death of a loved one. Jefferson's sadness on the Fourth of July each year is a classic example of an anniversary reaction, where the date itself triggers memories and emotions related to his brother's death.

Question 9

The defining element of separation distress during prolonged grief is that it:

Accepted Answer

Separation distress in prolonged grief is characterized by intense longing or yearning for the deceased, which can significantly interfere with daily activities.

Question 10

The fact that circulatory problems increase following the death of a spouse indicates that there is a(n) ____ component to grief.

Accepted Answer

The increase in circulatory problems suggests a physiological component to grief, as it affects the body's physical systems.

Question 11

According to the grief work as rumination hypothesis:

Accepted Answer

The grief work as rumination hypothesis suggests that rumination, or continuously thinking about the loss, can actually increase distress rather than alleviate it. This perspective challenges the notion that working through grief by focusing on it extensively is always beneficial.

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a component of the model of adaptive grieving dynamics?

Accepted Answer

Restoration-oriented stressors are part of the dual process model of coping with bereavement, not the model of adaptive grieving dynamics.

Question 13

Bonanno and colleagues' (2011) study on grieving found support for the contention that:

Accepted Answer

Bonanno and colleagues' study highlighted that excessive processing of grief does not always aid in the healing process and can, in fact, increase stress for the bereaved individual. This challenges the common assumption that one must actively work through grief to recover from a loss.

Question 14

Which of these MOST accurately describes the length of time people experience grief?

Accepted Answer

Grief is a highly individual experience, and its duration and intensity can vary greatly from person to person. There is no set timeline for grieving, and for some, feelings of loss may persist for years or even a lifetime, especially at significant intensity during certain periods.

Question 15

Sophie is experiencing so much guilt associated with the death of her boyfriend that it is beginning to interfere in every aspect of her life. She is probably experiencing:

Accepted Answer

Separation distress is characterized by significant suffering due to the loss of a close relationship, which can manifest as guilt, anxiety, and interference in daily life, aligning with Sophie's symptoms.

Question 16

According to the dual-process model of coping (DPM), ____ and ____ are the two main types of stressors.

Accepted Answer

The dual-process model of coping (DPM) identifies loss orientation and restoration orientation as the two main types of stressors, focusing on the dynamic process of coping with bereavement or loss.

Question 17

Guffy has just lost his wife to cancer and has begun to question the point of his own existence. This concern best fits with the ____ component of grief.

Accepted Answer

Questioning the point of one's own existence following a significant loss, such as the death of a spouse, aligns with the continuation of subjective meaning associated with loss. This component of grief involves grappling with how the loss affects one's understanding of life and existence.

Question 18

A situation of loss in which there is no resolution or closure is known as:

Accepted Answer

Ambiguous loss refers to a situation where there is a loss without closure or clear understanding. This can occur when a loved one goes missing or when there is a psychological absence with physical presence, such as in cases of severe dementia.

Question 19

The comment, "She died unexpectedly and way before her time," is best associated with Bonanno and Kaltman's (1999) ____ component of grief.

Accepted Answer

The phrase "She died unexpectedly and way before her time" refers to the circumstances surrounding the death, which aligns with the "context of the loss" component of grief.

Question 20

Which does NOT belong on a list of symptoms of traumatic distress?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which does NOT belong on a list...

Quiz 16: The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement

Shortly after the death of her husband, Terri felt fine. However, as she has begun to grieve, she actually appears to have become more depressed. This reaction BEST fits with the:

Which is NOT one of the components in the four-component model of the grieving process?

Whenever Abe sees the beach, he's reminded of his deceased spouse and feels very upset. This represents which of Muller and Thompson's (2003) themes of grief?

Cain discovered that he had developed the ability to better manage his finances as a result of having to deal with financial issues following the death of his brother. This best exemplifies the ____ theme of grief.

For most people, grief tends to peak within ____ following the death of a loved one.

Some research suggests that:

According to Muller and Thompson (2003) , the ____ theme of grief relates to what someone does to deal with loss in terms of what helps that person.

Jefferson's brother died on the Fourth of July. Now, every Fourth of July, Jefferson gets very sad and thinks about his dead brother. This experience of Jefferson's is best described as a(n) ____ reaction.

The defining element of separation distress during prolonged grief is that it:

The fact that circulatory problems increase following the death of a spouse indicates that there is a(n) ____ component to grief.

According to the grief work as rumination hypothesis:

Which of these is NOT a component of the model of adaptive grieving dynamics?

Bonanno and colleagues' (2011) study on grieving found support for the contention that:

Which of these MOST accurately describes the length of time people experience grief?

Sophie is experiencing so much guilt associated with the death of her boyfriend that it is beginning to interfere in every aspect of her life. She is probably experiencing:

According to the dual-process model of coping (DPM) , and are the two main types of stressors.

Guffy has just lost his wife to cancer and has begun to question the point of his own existence. This concern best fits with the ____ component of grief.

A situation of loss in which there is no resolution or closure is known as:

The comment, "She died unexpectedly and way before her time," is best associated with Bonanno and Kaltman's (1999) ____ component of grief.

Which does NOT belong on a list of symptoms of traumatic distress?

Quiz 16: The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement

Shortly after the death of her husband, Terri felt fine. However, as she has begun to grieve, she actually appears to have become more depressed. This reaction BEST fits with the:

Which is NOT one of the components in the four-component model of the grieving process?

Whenever Abe sees the beach, he's reminded of his deceased spouse and feels very upset. This represents which of Muller and Thompson's (2003) themes of grief?

Cain discovered that he had developed the ability to better manage his finances as a result of having to deal with financial issues following the death of his brother. This best exemplifies the ____ theme of grief.

For most people, grief tends to peak within ____ following the death of a loved one.

Some research suggests that:

According to Muller and Thompson (2003) , the ____ theme of grief relates to what someone does to deal with loss in terms of what helps that person.

Jefferson's brother died on the Fourth of July. Now, every Fourth of July, Jefferson gets very sad and thinks about his dead brother. This experience of Jefferson's is best described as a(n) ____ reaction.

The defining element of separation distress during prolonged grief is that it:

The fact that circulatory problems increase following the death of a spouse indicates that there is a(n) ____ component to grief.

According to the grief work as rumination hypothesis:

Which of these is NOT a component of the model of adaptive grieving dynamics?

Bonanno and colleagues' (2011) study on grieving found support for the contention that:

Which of these MOST accurately describes the length of time people experience grief?

Sophie is experiencing so much guilt associated with the death of her boyfriend that it is beginning to interfere in every aspect of her life. She is probably experiencing:

According to the dual-process model of coping (DPM) , ____ and ____ are the two main types of stressors.

Guffy has just lost his wife to cancer and has begun to question the point of his own existence. This concern best fits with the ____ component of grief.

A situation of loss in which there is no resolution or closure is known as:

The comment, "She died unexpectedly and way before her time," is best associated with Bonanno and Kaltman's (1999) ____ component of grief.

Which does NOT belong on a list of symptoms of traumatic distress?

According to the dual-process model of coping (DPM) , and are the two main types of stressors.