Question 1

Which of the following would best characterize the first stage of grieving,called "numbness" by Bowlby and "shock" by Catherine Sanders?

Accepted Answer

During the first stage of grieving, the individual may experience a sense of disorientation and detachment from their surroundings, which is often referred to as numbness or shock. They may feel emotionally numb or disconnected from their feelings, which can manifest as a lack of reaction or an inability to process what has happened. Anxiety and reminiscence may occur later in the grief process. Hope may also be present, but it is not necessarily a defining characteristic of the first stage.

Question 2

Which of the following is included in the stages of grief proposed by John Bowlby?

Accepted Answer

John Bowlby, who developed the attachment theory, proposed stages of grief that include numbness as one of the initial responses to loss.

Question 3

Britt knows that he is dying."I will donate a large sum of money to cancer research if I can just live long enough to see my grandchild born," he pleaded.Britt is most likely in which stage of dying,according to Kübler-Ross?

Accepted Answer

In the bargaining stage, a person with a terminal illness may try to bargain with a higher power or medical professionals to prolong their life or delay the inevitable. Britt is attempting to make a deal or a bargain in hopes of living long enough to see his grandchild born.

Question 4

According to Kübler-Ross,what is the purpose of reactions such as denial or bargaining?

Accepted Answer

Kübler-Ross believed that denial or bargaining are common defense mechanisms that aid an individual in coping with the reality of impending death. These reactions help people deal with the overwhelming emotions associated with death and dying.

Question 5

When an individual rejects evidence about a diagnosis and/or insists that surgery was just precautionary,Greer and others suggest this is

Accepted Answer

This behavior is indicative of denial, where the individual refuses to accept the reality of their diagnosis or the seriousness of their surgery. They may avoid discussing it or downplay the severity of it, which is a common defense mechanism.

Question 6

Kathy has breast cancer.She has kept a positive attitude and has been doing research to learn more about her type of cancer.She readily tells her doctors that she is going to fight with everything she has to beat her cancer.Greer and other researchers would suggest that Kathy has which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Greer's research suggests that individuals with a fighting spirit show greater resilience and cope better with cancer than those with a sense of helplessness/hopelessness or stoic acceptance. Kathy's positive attitude and determination to fight her cancer are consistent with a fighting spirit.

Question 7

Which of the following is true regarding a person who has had a heart attack?

Accepted Answer

Individuals who live alone are at a higher risk of having a second heart attack due to the lack of immediate assistance in case of an emergency. Having someone else around can provide social support and facilitate immediate medical attention if required.

Question 8

While Bowlby suggests that the first stage of grief is numbness,Sanders suggests that it is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Sanders suggests that the first stage of grief is shock, which is similar to Bowlby's idea of numbness. Both refer to a state of emotional numbness or disbelief immediately after a loss.

Question 9

Which two defense mechanisms have been useful in helping children cope with dying?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

What is thanatology?

Accepted Answer

Thanatology is the scientific study of death and dying. It encompasses the physical, psychological, and social aspects of death, as well as cultural and spiritual perspectives. It also includes the study of grief and bereavement, and how individuals and society cope with loss.

Question 11

Which of the following are two major criticisms of Kübler-Ross's theory of dying?

Accepted Answer

The two major criticisms of Kübler-Ross's theory of dying are her methodology and her claim that these processes are culturally universal. Many studies have found cultural differences in the experience of dying, and many experts have criticized her methodology, which relied heavily on anecdotal evidence and personal observations.

Question 12

Which of the following is one of the tasks of dying proposed by Charles Corr?

Accepted Answer

According to Charles Corr, one of the tasks of dying is to sustain and enhance significant personal attachments. This means that a person who is dying should focus on maintaining and strengthening their relationships with loved ones and other important people in their life. This can help them find comfort, support, and meaning during the dying process. The other options listed (minimizing autonomy, ignoring or avoiding sources of spiritual energy, and minimizing bodily needs) are not tasks of dying proposed by Corr.

Question 13

Which of the following is one of the stages of grief proposed by Catherine Sanders?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Charles has recently learned that he is terminally ill.He has since begun to lash out at his family and at the medical personnel involved in his care.Kübler-Ross would suggest that this behavior can be explained by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Kübler-Ross's stages of grief include anger and a feeling of loss of control, which could explain why Charles is lashing out at his loved ones and medical personnel. This behavior is part of his process of coming to terms with his impending death. Option A is incorrect because the behavior is not necessarily an intentional desire to inflict pain on others. Option C and D are less relevant to the situation described.

Question 15

According to the research conducted by Greer,which of the following groups had the longest survival rates from a terminal illness?

Accepted Answer

According to the research conducted by Greer, those with a positive attitude of denial or fighting spirit had longer survival rates than those with other attitudes.

Question 16

Which of the following concepts did Freud believe to be most useful for coping with death and grief?

Accepted Answer

Freud believed that defense mechanisms, such as denial or repression, were the most useful for coping with death and grief. These mechanisms allow individuals to distance themselves from the painful reality of death and protect their psyche from overwhelming feelings of loss and sorrow.

Question 17

An individual who says,"I'm looking forward to seeing my loved ones in heaven" is most likely in which stage of dying,according to Elizabeth Kübler-Ross?

Accepted Answer

The individual's statement of looking forward to seeing loved ones in heaven indicates a level of acceptance, which is the fifth and final stage in Kübler-Ross's model of grief and dying.

Question 18

Lowell has lost his wife to cancer.He dreams of her often and even thinks that he sees her at the grocery store or on the street.He cries frequently.In which stage of grief is Lowell according to Sanders?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

While Sanders suggests that the final stage of grief is healing and renewal,Bowlby believes it is

Accepted Answer

According to Bowlby's attachment theory, the final stage of grief is reorganization, where the individual seeks to rebuild their life and find new meaning and purpose after the loss. This is consistent with Sanders' suggestion of healing and renewal, as reorganization involves adapting to the loss and moving forward in life. The other answer choices (B) culmination, (C) reverence, and (D) acceptance are not explicitly identified as stages of grief by either Sanders or Bowlby, and do not accurately reflect the final stage of grieving according to attachment theory.

Question 20

When Barry was told he had lung cancer,he just resigned himself to the idea that he would die.He didn't really seem to be in denial,he just made no attempt to seek a cure,believing that his diagnosis "is what it is." Greer and others would suggest that Barry's attitude is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Barry's attitude of simply accepting his diagnosis without attempting to seek a cure is characteristic of stoic acceptance, which involves acknowledging the reality of a situation and accepting it without resistance or emotional reaction. This is different from helplessness/hopelessness, which involves feeling defeated and powerless in the face of a situation, depression, which involves feelings of sadness and hopelessness that affect all aspects of life, and a fighting spirit, which involves actively pursuing treatment and maintaining a positive attitude despite the challenges of the illness.

Quiz 19: Death,dying,and Bereavement