Question 1

_____ grief is grief over a deceased person that is socially ambiguous and cannot be openly mourned or supported.

Accepted Answer

Disenfranchised grief refers to grief that is not acknowledged or supported by societal norms, often because the relationship to the deceased is not recognized or the loss is not seen as significant.

Question 2

Adele is visiting her grandfather who is in his last days. She pulled the hospice worker aside and asked, "What do I do if he starts crying?" The hospice worker knows:

Accepted Answer

It's important to allow individuals to express their emotions, especially in their final days, as it can be a part of the healing and acceptance process.

Question 3

Other than pining for the lost person, which of the following is another dimension of grief over death?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Other than pining for the lost person,...

Question 4

Margaret's husband died seven months ago. Since then she has tried to manage her life, but she is realizing more and more how dependent she was on him. Sometimes when she thinks about his absence, she has a panic attack. Margaret is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

Margaret is experiencing complicated grief, which is characterized by prolonged and intense mourning that disrupts daily life, often accompanied by symptoms like panic attacks.

Question 5

Everyone thinks Tom's mother "died peacefully in her sleep." Actually Tom knows she ended her life by slitting her wrists. He is distressed over the way she died, but he cannot bring himself to talk about it. Tom is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

Disenfranchised grief occurs when a person's grief is not acknowledged or validated by society, often because the circumstances of the death are stigmatized or not openly discussed, as in Tom's case.

Question 6

Which of the following MOST resembles the grieving process?

Accepted Answer

The grieving process is often described as a roller coaster ride of emotions because it involves a wide range of feelings that can fluctuate unpredictably over time.

Question 7

Jonathan is home from college, visiting with his grandmother. She is in hospice care and not expected to live much longer. He asks her if there is anyone she would like to see that hasn't come by yet. He knows from studying ways to communicate with a dying person that:

Accepted Answer

Jonathan's question is appropriate as it acknowledges that his grandmother may want to see important people in her life before she passes, which is a common desire for those in hospice care.

Question 8

Most psychologists believe that it is best for dying individuals to:

Accepted Answer

Most psychologists agree that it is important for dying individuals to be aware that they are dying. This knowledge can give them the opportunity to make important decisions about their end-of-life care and ensure that their wishes are respected. It also allows them to have open and honest communication with loved ones, which can help facilitate a sense of closure and reduce feelings of isolation.

Question 9

Cindy is visiting her grandfather who is in hospice care and not expected to live much longer. She is feeling nervous and awkward. She pulls the hospice worker aside and asks, "Do you think reminiscing is a good idea?" The hospice worker knows:

Accepted Answer

Reminiscing can be comforting and meaningful for both the dying person and their loved ones, as it allows them to share memories and connect emotionally.

Question 10

Garrett is visiting his grandfather who is in his last days. Garrett is nervous and doesn't know what to say, so he turns on the television and finds a basketball game. He asked the hospice worker if it's okay. The hospice worker knows:

Accepted Answer

It's better to eliminate distractions to allow for meaningful interaction and communication during the final days.

Question 11

Everyone knows Donna's son died in a car accident, but only she and her husband know that a suicide note was found in his room. Donna cannot bring herself to tell anyone the truth, although she is horribly distressed over the circumstances of his death. Donna is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

Disenfranchised grief occurs when a person's grief is not acknowledged or supported by societal norms, often because the circumstances of the loss are stigmatized or hidden, such as in the case of suicide.

Question 12

Pining and preoccupation with thoughts of the deceased person are associated with:

Accepted Answer

Pining and preoccupation with thoughts of the deceased person are associated with separation anxiety, which involves distress due to separation from a loved one.

Question 13

Amanda's husband died eight months ago but she feels like it was yesterday. She still finds it hard to focus or concentrate. She also finds it difficult to get motivated for anything, even going to work. Amanda is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

Amanda is experiencing complicated grief, which is characterized by prolonged and intense mourning that disrupts daily functioning, as seen in her inability to focus, lack of motivation, and feeling as though the loss is still recent.

Question 14

Harold's wife died seven months ago, yet Harold still feels detached and believes his life has no meaning. Harold is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

Harold is experiencing complicated grief, which is characterized by an extended period of intense mourning and difficulty moving on with life after a significant loss.

Question 15

_____ is the emotional numbness, disbelief, separation anxiety, despair, sadness, and loneliness that accompany the loss of someone we love.

Accepted Answer

Grief is the emotional response to the loss of a loved one, which includes feelings of numbness, disbelief, separation anxiety, despair, sadness, and loneliness. These feelings are a natural and normal part of the grieving process and can last for varying periods of time depending on the individual and their relationship with the person who has passed away. While anger and obsession may also be present during the grieving process, they are not all-encompassing like grief is. Denial is also a common response to loss, but it refers specifically to a refusal to acknowledge or accept the reality of the situation.

Question 16

Jamie lost his wife of many years. He is still experiencing enduring despair a year after her death. Holly Prigerson and her colleagues would label this as:

Accepted Answer

Prolonged grief is a term used by Holly Prigerson and colleagues to describe a persistent and intense grief that lasts longer than typical bereavement, often affecting daily functioning.

Question 17

Gina is MOST likely to experience disenfranchised grief if her _____ dies.

Accepted Answer

Disenfranchised grief occurs when a person's mourning is not socially recognized or supported. The death of an ex-husband may not be acknowledged as a significant loss by others, leading to disenfranchised grief.

Question 18

Prolonged or complicated grief is associated with grief that lasts:

Accepted Answer

Prolonged or complicated grief is typically associated with grief that lasts six months or longer, indicating difficulty in moving through the normal stages of grief.

Question 19

According to your textbook, grief encompasses all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Grief typically involves feelings of despair, sadness, and depression, but relief is not commonly associated with grief.

Question 20

An intermittent, recurrent wish or need to recover the deceased person is known as:

Accepted Answer

Pining refers to the repeated desire to reunite with someone who has passed away, whereas grief typically refers to the overall emotional response to loss. Mourning involves the outward expressions of grief, such as funerals and rituals. Obsession is a more general term that refers to preoccupation or fixation on a particular topic or object.

Quiz 17: Death, Dying, and Grieving