Question 1

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross proposes that some people travel through five stages of coping when diagnosed with a terminal illness.Which of the following best illustrates the stage of acceptance?

Accepted Answer

The stage of acceptance involves a willingness to face the reality of the situation and make the most of the time remaining. Option C illustrates this stage by acknowledging the situation and choosing to make the best of the time left. Options A, B, and D do not illustrate acceptance. Option A demonstrates the stage of despair, option B the stage of denial, and option D the stage of anger.

Question 2

According to Kübler-Ross,in what stage would a person who is facing imminent death plead "just let me live and I promise I'll dedicate my life to healing others" or "just give me one more year so that I can see my child get married"?

Accepted Answer

According to Kübler-Ross, the stage of bargaining involves pleading for more time or a different outcome in exchange for a commitment to make changes or do good deeds. Therefore, the statements made by the person facing imminent death align with the bargaining stage.

Question 3

Subsequent research that has examined Kübler-Ross's theory has found the theory:

Accepted Answer

Subsequent research has found that Kübler-Ross's theory overlooks the very common response of fear that individuals experience upon receiving a terminal illness diagnosis.

Question 4

When people accept that the death of a loved one is inevitable and begin to adapt to it emotionally,what is happening?

Accepted Answer

Anticipatory grief refers to the grief that people experience when they are expecting the death of a loved one. It involves the process of emotionally preparing for the loss.

Question 5

According to Kübler-Ross,in what stage do people who are facing imminent death refuse to believe that they are terminally ill?

Accepted Answer

According to Kübler-Ross's theory, the first stage of facing imminent death is denial, where individuals refuse to believe that they are terminally ill. They may reject the diagnosis or avoid discussing it altogether, in an attempt to protect themselves from the overwhelming emotions and fear that accompany such news.

Question 6

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross proposes that some people travel through five stages of coping when diagnosed with a terminal illness.Which of the following best illustrates the stage of anger?

Accepted Answer

The statement "It's not fair.I'm a good person.Look at all the people who are much worse than me and yet still healthy" demonstrates a sense of injustice and anger about the situation, which is characteristic of the anger stage of Kübler-Ross's coping model.

Question 7

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross proposes that some people travel through five stages of coping when diagnosed with a terminal illness.Which of the following best illustrates the stage of denial?

Accepted Answer

The statement "No, it can't be true. There must be some mistake. Perhaps my test results got mixed up with someone else's" is an example of denial, which is the first stage in Kübler-Ross's model of coping with a terminal illness. This stage involves a refusal to accept the reality of the diagnosis and a desire to avoid the emotional pain associated with it. The individual may question the accuracy of the diagnosis or seek out other explanations for their symptoms.

Question 8

Which of the following are the stages that Elisabeth Kübler-Ross proposes that individuals go through as a response to death?

Accepted Answer

The stages proposed by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross as a response to death are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. This is a well-known theory in psychology and has been widely studied and applied in healthcare settings. Option B, C, and D do not accurately reflect Kübler-Ross's proposed stages.

Question 9

According to Kübler-Ross,in what stage would a person who is facing imminent death reason that "it is not fair" or that "I am a good person,look at all of the people who are much worse than me and yet are still healthy?"

Accepted Answer

According to Kübler-Ross, the stage of anger is characterized by feelings such as "Why me?" or "It's not fair" and a sense of frustration or helplessness. The individual may also feel resentment towards others who are healthy or have not experienced the same adversity.

Question 10

Which of the following is the correct order of Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's stages that people go through as a response to death?

Accepted Answer

Kübler-Ross's five stages of grief in response to death are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Option C is the only order that lists the stages in the correct order.

Question 11

Your aunt and uncle recently lost their 26-year-old son.They are not only devastated by his death,but they are also feeling shame and guilt.In what way did your cousin likely die?

Accepted Answer

The mention of shame and guilt suggests that the cousin may have died by suicide, which often carries a stigma and can cause loved ones to question what they could have done differently. The other options do not necessarily carry the same sense of shame or guilt.

Question 12

According to Kübler-Ross,in what stage would a person who is facing imminent death find that death is growing nearer and there is little that can be done?

Accepted Answer

In the depression stage, individuals facing imminent death often feel a deep sense of loss and hopelessness as they realize that death is approaching and there is little they can do to change the outcome.

Question 13

Based on her interview with 200 terminally ill patients,Kübler-Ross proposed that people go through a series of how many stages in their response to imminent death?

Accepted Answer

Kübler-Ross proposed that people go through five stages in their response to imminent death, which are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

Question 14

Kübler-Ross has been influential in describing people's psychological response to awareness of a fatal illness.Which of the following was overlooked as a response to a diagnosis of terminal illness which research has found to be very common?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Kübler-Ross has been influential in describing people's...

Question 15

Subsequent research that has examined Kübler-Ross's theory has found that ____.

Accepted Answer

Subsequent research has found that few terminally ill patients go through Kübler-Ross's stages in sequence, if at all. Some critics have argued that the five stages were based on Kübler-Ross's own experiences with terminally ill patients and may not be applicable to all individuals or cultures. Other models of coping with terminal illness have been proposed, such as the Dual Process Model and Meaning-Making Model.

Question 16

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross proposes that some people travel through five stages of coping when diagnosed with a terminal illness.Which of the following best illustrates the stage of depression?

Accepted Answer

The stage of depression is characterized by feelings of hopelessness and giving up, as illustrated by the statement in choice A.

Question 17

According to Kübler-Ross,in what stage would a person who is facing imminent death find a feeling of peace as resistance to death is abandoned,or no feeling at all,but only a sense of disengagement and a desire to be with only a few people most valued?

Accepted Answer

The described feelings of peace and disengagement with a desire to be with only a few valued people align with the stage of acceptance in Kübler-Ross's model of grief and loss. In this stage, the person has come to terms with their impending death and has found a sense of peace.

Question 18

Your grandfather was diagnosed Alzheimer's disease several years ago.Your mother has been taking care of your grandfather for the past five years,which has been very difficult.As the Alzheimer's disease progressed,she was required to provide more assistance and by the time he died two months ago,he was less and less who he used to be.Your mother's grief for the loss of her father is likely accompanied by ____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Your grandfather was diagnosed Alzheimer's disease several...

Question 19

As a response to a diagnosis of terminal illness,Langner (2002)and Krikorian et al.(2012)found that a common response to a diagnosis of terminal illness was ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As a response to a diagnosis of...

Question 20

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross proposes that some people travel through five stages of coping when diagnosed with a terminal illness.Which of the following best illustrates the stage of bargaining?

Accepted Answer

The stage of bargaining involves making deals or promises in an attempt to postpone or avoid death. Option C best illustrates bargaining as the person is trying to negotiate for their life in exchange for a promise to dedicate their life to healing others. Option A is denial, option B is denial and disbelief, and option D is acceptance.

Quiz 13: Death and Afterlife Beliefs