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 denial?

Accepted Answer

Denial is the first stage of coping proposed by Kübler-Ross, in which an individual refuses to accept the reality of their situation. Option B exemplifies denial as the individual is convinced there must be a mistake with the diagnosis, and therefore is unable to accept the truth. Option A represents bargaining, while option C represents acceptance and option D represents hopelessness.

Question 2

Your grandfather was diagnosed Alzheimer's disease several years ago. Your mother has been taking care of your grandfather for the past 5 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 2 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 3

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

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Question 4

What type of death evokes the most intense grief?

Accepted Answer

Unexpected deaths can be particularly difficult because there is no preparation or time to say goodbye. The shock can intensify the grief and make it harder to cope with the loss.

Question 5

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: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

Question 6

What is one of the reasons that wives tend to outlive their husbands? Women tend to live longer and men tend to _____.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

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 often suggests suicide as a possible cause of death. The other options do not necessarily carry the same connotations of shame and guilt.

Question 8

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 occurs when individuals begin to emotionally prepare for the impending loss of a loved one, acknowledging the inevitability of their death.

Question 9

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 stage of anger in Kübler-Ross's theory is characterized by frustration and feelings of unfairness, which are exemplified in choice D. The other choices reflect different stages in the coping process: A reflects the stage of despair or depression, B reflects denial, and C reflects bargaining.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Kübler-Ross proposed the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. In the stage of denial, individuals refuse to believe the reality of their situation, such as a terminal illness diagnosis. They may attempt to reject or rationalize the diagnosis, and may feel a sense of disbelief or numbness.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

This is the correct option as it lists the five stages proposed by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross in her model of grief and mourning. These stages are commonly referred to as the Kübler-Ross model and are widely recognized in the field of psychology. They represent a framework to understand how people respond to the news of terminal illness or death of a loved one.

Question 12

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 stages of response to death are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance, in that order. Option C follows this order, making it the correct answer.

Question 13

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

The person is bargaining with their fate, trying to negotiate for more time or a different outcome. This is a common stage in Kübler-Ross's model of grief and acceptance.

Question 14

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

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Question 15

What type of death often shatters the survivors' assumptions that the world is benevolent, just and predictable, and the psychological effects are evident for years afterward?

Accepted Answer

Sudden death often shatters the survivors' assumptions that the world is benevolent, just and predictable, and the psychological effects are evident for years afterward. Unexpected loss causes shock, trauma and severe grief, which can take a long time to process and heal.

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 bargaining?

Accepted Answer

Bargaining stage involves individuals attempting to make a deal with a higher power to extend their life or make the illness go away. Option C exemplifies this by promising to dedicate their life to healing others if they are allowed to live. Option A demonstrates denial, while Option B demonstrates denial and anger. Option D illustrates the final stage of acceptance.

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

According to Kübler-Ross, the final stage of the dying process is acceptance. This is when the person who is facing imminent death finds 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.

Question 18

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 second stage of the grieving process for someone facing imminent death is anger. This is when a person may feel frustrated and upset about their situation and may ask why it is happening to them. They may feel that it is unfair and may compare themselves to others who they feel are less deserving of their health.

Question 19

How many times more likely are widowers to remarry compared to widows?

Accepted Answer

According to research, widowers are seven times more likely to remarry compared to widows.

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 acceptance?

Accepted Answer

The statement 'Okay, this is it. We've done everything that we can so now it's time to make the best of what we have. The time we have together is precious, so let's make worthwhile' best illustrates acceptance because the person has come to terms with the diagnosis and is focusing on making the most of the remaining time they have. The other options reflect different stages of coping, such as denial (B), despair (A), and anger (D).

Quiz 13: Death and Afterlife Beliefs