Question 1

What is an innovative public health program that recognizes the need for community involvement, commitment, and consideration of death as a fact of life?

Accepted Answer

Compassionate Cities is an innovative public health program that recognizes the need for community involvement and commitment, while also addressing death as a fact of life. The program aims to create communities that support people through their end-of-life journeys and beyond, acknowledging the importance of social connections and compassionate care in promoting health and well-being.

Question 2

Fritz Roth's suitcase exhibit was essentially about

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The exhibit was about personal mortality, as Fritz Roth collected suitcases from people who had passed away to preserve their memory and belongings.

Question 3

"The desire for immortality has its own pitfalls" is a message communicated in a

Accepted Answer

The theme of the desire for immortality and the dangers that come with it is a common one in Chinese folklore. One example is the tale of the Peach Blossom Spring, where a fisherman discovers a hidden utopia where the people have achieved immortality but are ultimately unhappy due to their isolation from the rest of the world. Another example is the story of the Emperor Qin Shi Huang, who famously sought immortality through various means but ultimately died in his quest.

Question 4

In Italy, Francesco Campione began an organization, Projecto Rivivere, that uses the Internet to

Accepted Answer

Projecto Rivivere was founded to help children cope with death and bereavement, specifically through the use of the internet.

Question 5

Although Australia is familiar with natural disasters, what event occurred to initiate the formalizing of death education and coordinated services?

Accepted Answer

The formalizing of death education and coordinated services in Australia was initiated after the 1977 Granville train disaster, which led to the formation of the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement. This disaster, in which a train derailed and caused a bridge to collapse onto a busy road below, resulted in 83 deaths and over 200 injuries. It highlighted the need for better support for those affected by death and grief.

Question 6

In an analysis of 1500 articles of academic journals over the last 20 years, it was noted that, in terms of methodology there is an increase in qualitative or

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The answer of In an analysis of 1500 articles of...

Question 7

"Compassionate cities," a term coined by Allan Kellehear, denotes a model of public health that encourages

Accepted Answer

"Compassionate cities" promote community involvement in end-of-life care, encouraging individuals to take an active role in supporting those who are dying and their families. This model of public health recognizes the importance of social and emotional support during the dying process, and strives to create communities that are more empathetic and responsive to the needs of the dying. Hospice and palliative care may be an aspect of compassionate cities, but they are not the only focus. Federal government involvement in funeral practices and aftercare is not a significant aspect of compassionate cities, and death education may be geared towards both professionals and the general public.

Question 8

The study of death and dying

Accepted Answer

The study of death and dying can be academically intriguing, as it helps to understand how individuals and different cultures perceive and approach death.

Question 9

Which of the following advantages are gained by studying death and dying?
1) It can focus attention on the importance of taking care of unfinished business.
2) It helps individuals dissipate feelings of guilt or blame about a loved one's death.
3) It helps individuals avoid the severe pain of grief.
4) It allows opportunities to explore unexpressed and unresolved grief.

Accepted Answer

Studying death and dying can help individuals focus attention on taking care of unfinished business, dissipate feelings of guilt or blame about a loved one's death, and allow opportunities to explore unexpressed and unresolved grief. However, it cannot help individuals avoid the severe pain of grief, as grief is a natural and necessary part of the mourning process. Choice B includes all three accurate advantages of studying death and dying.

Question 10

Some of the "lessons taught" in death studies are still based on

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Historically, death studies have been predominantly conducted on middle-class white populations, which has influenced the lessons taught in the field. However, there are efforts underway to increase the cultural and demographic diversity of study participants.

Question 11

The process by which individuals and systems respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, languages, backgrounds, and other diversity factors in a manner that recognizes, affirms, and values the worth of others and protects and preserves the dignity of each is cultural

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The process described in the statement is cultural competence, which involves not only recognizing and acknowledging different cultures, but also having the skills and knowledge to effectively interact with people from diverse backgrounds in a respectful and affirming manner. Cultural accommodation (A) refers to making changes to accommodate specific cultural practices, while complexity (B) refers to the wide range of factors that contribute to a person's identity. Sensitivity (C) is important in cultural competence, but it is not the only component.

Question 12

Although death is fundamentally a ________ fact, socially shaped ideas and assumptions create its meaning.

Accepted Answer

Death is fundamentally a biological fact because it pertains to the cessation of life processes in organisms, which is a natural, biological occurrence. The social, cultural, or religious meanings attributed to death are constructed around this basic biological fact.

Question 13

The acronym ADEC is?

Accepted Answer

ADEC stands for Association for Death Education and Counseling, which is an organization dedicated to promoting excellence and recognizing diversity in death education, care of the dying, grief counseling, and broadly, death-related issues.

Question 14

Heritage is best understood by exploring cultural associations, social class, and

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Spirituality and religion are both aspects of culture that can shape our understanding of heritage.

Question 15

According to Dolores Dooley, the Republic of Ireland has been engaged in

Accepted Answer

The article discusses how the Republic of Ireland has been engaging in a national conversation about death and the process of dying, particularly surrounding the use of hospice care and palliative care. The article does not mention any debate or tension surrounding the use of 'grief clinics,' Catholic funeral rites, rituals, or the legalization of medical marijuana.

Question 16

Which of the following groups is underrepresented in resource materials commonly used in death education courses?

Accepted Answer

Ethnic groups and minorities are often underrepresented in resource materials commonly used in death education courses. Children are not necessarily underrepresented and may actually be overrepresented in some materials. Homeless people and middle-class people may also be underrepresented, but not as consistently as ethnic groups and minorities.

Question 17

The message communicated in the Chinese folk tale, The Mortal King, is that

Accepted Answer

The story of The Mortal King illustrates that the desire for immortality has pitfalls. The king in the story becomes so obsessed with the idea of living forever that he sacrifices everything, including his health and happiness, to achieve it. In the end, he realizes that immortality comes at a great cost and that living forever is not worth it if it means losing everything else.

Question 18

Which of the following are defining characteristics of a "compassionate city"?
1) A strong commitment to social and cultural differences
2) Offers inhabitants a close circle of secure support without interference from outsiders
3) Meets special needs of the aged, those living with life threatening illness, and those living with loss
4) Preserves and promotes spiritual traditions and storytellers

Accepted Answer

A compassionate city is characterized by a strong commitment to social and cultural differences (1), meeting special needs of vulnerable populations such as the aged, those living with life-threatening illnesses, and those living with loss (3), and preserving and promoting spiritual traditions and storytellers (4). However, offering inhabitants a close circle of secure support without interference from outsiders (2) does not necessarily align with the principles of a compassionate city, as such isolationism can foster exclusion and inequality.

Question 19

In which country was an Association for Death Education and Grief Counseling founded by Alfons Deeken, a Jesuit priest and philosopher?

Accepted Answer

The Association for Death Education and Grief Counseling was founded by Alfons Deeken in Japan, reflecting his work and interest in the cultural approaches to death and grief counseling within the country.

Question 20

According to Thomas Attig, coming to terms with our finiteness and mortality can be understood as a

Accepted Answer

Attig argues that coming to terms with our finiteness and mortality is a complex and ongoing grieving process, involving a wide range of emotions and experiences that cannot be reduced to a simple mechanism or defensive strategy. This process requires us to confront and accept the inevitability of our own death, to grieve for the loss of our past and future selves, and to find ways to live with a sense of meaning and purpose in the face of our mortality.

Quiz 15: The Path Ahead: Personal and Social Choices