Question 1

Instead of conceptualizing the final stage of grief as "recovery," it might be better thought of as
A) repression of the most damaging emotions.
B) learning to live with loss.
C) spiritual rejection.
D) active euthanasia.

Accepted Answer

The concept of "recovery" suggests a return to a state of being before the loss, which is not always possible after going through the grieving process. Learning to live with loss, on the other hand, acknowledges that the experience of grief changes a person and that life may never go back to exactly how it was before the loss. It allows for acceptance and adaptation to a new reality without denying or repressing emotions.

Question 2

Whenever Abe sees the beach, he's reminded of his deceased spouse and feels very upset. This represents which of Muller and Thompson's (2003) themes of grief?
A) Coping
B) Relationship
C) Affect
D) Narrative

Accepted Answer

The theme of "Affect" from Muller and Thompson's themes of grief refers to the emotional responses associated with grief, such as feeling very upset when reminded of the deceased. In this case, Abe's emotional response to seeing the beach and being reminded of his deceased spouse fits within the "Affect" theme.

Question 3

In the country of Felixville, when someone's spouse dies, it is expected that the living spouse will walk around with a cat on top of his or her head for a week. In this country, the behavior would be considered
A) normal grieving.
B) psychotic.
C) a mourning ritual.
D) passive bereavement.

Accepted Answer

This behavior is expected and considered a mourning ritual in Felixville. It is not indicative of psychosis, nor is it a form of passive bereavement.

Question 4

Which of these is not one of Kastenbaum's (1999) key considerations for exploring the hospice option?
A) Is the person completely informed about the nature and prognosis of his or her condition?
B) Are the family members ready for this person to die?
C) Is a high-quality hospice care program available?
D) How well do the people in the person's social network communicate with each other?

Accepted Answer

Kastenbaum's considerations focus on the patient's understanding, availability of quality care, and communication within the social network, not on the family's readiness for the person's death.

Question 5

The grieving process is much ____ than most people believe it to be.
A) shorter
B) easier
C) less complex
D) longer

Accepted Answer

The word "much" implies that the grieving process is not as short, easy, or less complex as people believe it to be. The only logical choice is D, longer.

Question 6

Cain discovered that he had developed the ability to better manage his finances as a result of having to deal with financial issues following the death of his brother. This best exemplifies the ____ theme of grief.
A) change
B) implicit
C) Affect
D) Narrative

Accepted Answer

The fact that Cain developed the ability to better manage his finances after his brother's death shows that he experienced a change in his behavior and skills as a result of his grief. The other themes of grief, such as implicit, affect, and narrative, do not fully capture this aspect of a person's response to loss.

Question 7

Which would not be found on a list of "normal grief reactions"?
A) Relief
B) Lack of enthusiasm
C) Confusion
D) Euphoria

Accepted Answer

Euphoria is not a typical response to grief and is not found on a list of "normal grief reactions".

Question 8

Chung is trying to get through numerous conflicting emotions and come to grips with his bereavement. Chung is involved in
A) a near-death experience.
B) clinical death.
C) grief work.
D) passive euthanasia.

Accepted Answer

Chung is experiencing the process of working through his grief, which involves acknowledging and processing conflicting emotions related to his loss. This is known as grief work. The other options, such as a near-death experience or clinical death, are not relevant to Chung's situation, and passive euthanasia involves a different type of decision-making process.

Question 9

What is the most likely complaint of a hospice client?
A) "Everyone is too worried about my pain and not worried enough about my religious beliefs."
B) "Why is the hospice movement against dying at home?"
C) "Why is my family discouraged from seeing me?"
D) "How come I have to have cancer or AIDS to qualify for hospice care?"

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the most likely complaint of...

Question 10

According to Muller and Thompson (2003), the ____ theme of grief relates to what someone does to deal with loss in terms of what helps that person.
A) coping
B) affect
C) narrative
D) relationship

Accepted Answer

The coping theme specifically addresses how a person deals with their grief and loss, and what strategies and resources help them in the process.

Question 11

Concerning dying, grieving is to mourning as
A) feeling is to doing.
B) passive is to active.
C) status is to purpose.
D) acute is to chronic.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Concerning dying, grieving is to mourning as
A)...

Question 12

Which is the best advice for an individual trying to overcome grief?
A) Strengthen ties to the deceased
B) Repress the loss
C) Express the emotions you feel
D) Adopt ways of living identical to those used when the deceased was still alive

Accepted Answer

Expressing the emotions that one feels is an important part of overcoming grief. It helps the person to process their feelings and come to terms with their loss. Repressing the loss or trying to live in a way identical to the deceased can be harmful in the long run as it doesn't allow the person to move forward. Strengthening ties with the deceased, while it may provide temporary comfort, can also prolong the grieving process and prevent the person from fully accepting their loss.

Question 13

____ is most highly influenced by culture.
A) Bereavement
B) Grief
C) Mourning
D) Being dead

Accepted Answer

Mourning is the process of expressing grief and coping with the loss of a loved one, and it is heavily influenced by cultural practices and beliefs. Different cultures have unique mourning rituals, such as funerals and memorials, that help individuals process their grief and honor the deceased. Bereavement and grief are also influenced by culture to some extent, but they primarily refer to the emotional experience of losing a loved one rather than the cultural practices associated with mourning. Being dead, on the other hand, is not influenced by culture as it is a biological state.

Question 14

Research on bereavement has shown that
A) the positive impact of church attendance on the grieving has little to do with the social support that people receive at church.
B) women have higher mortality rates following bereavement.
C) men have higher rates of depression following bereavement.
D) young people suffer more health consequences following bereavement than older people.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research on bereavement has shown that
A) the...

Question 15

Heather's father just died. One thing she has been doing is talking a lot about the time her father won a big golf tournament. Muller and Thompson (2003) would say that this reflects the ____ theme of the experience of grief.
A) coping
B) narrative
C) affect
D) relationship

Accepted Answer

Muller and Thompson (2003) discuss the importance of creating a narrative about the deceased and sharing memories as a way of working through grief. Heather's constant recounting of her father's golf tournament victory reflects this narrative theme.

Question 16

The feelings that arise after someone near us dies are called
A) mourning.
B) grief.
C) docility.
D) bereavement.

Accepted Answer

Mourning typically refers to the act of expressing grief, while bereavement refers to the state of having experienced a loss. Grief encompasses a range of emotions and reactions that can occur after a loss, including sadness, anger, and despair. Docility refers to a state of being easily taught, which is not directly related to feelings after someone's death.

Question 17

For most European Americans, _____ would be the best example of a mourning ritual.
A) being cremated
B) wearing black
C) having an open casket
D) writing a will

Accepted Answer

Wearing black is a common mourning ritual for European Americans, as it symbolizes respect and solemnity for the deceased. While the other options may also be associated with death and funerals, they do not necessarily serve as specific mourning rituals for this cultural group.

Question 18

Grief work is best defined as the
A) physiological reaction to bereavement.
B) psychological coming of terms with bereavement.
C) social reaction to dying.
D) bioethical debate over dying.

Accepted Answer

Grief work involves the psychological process of coming to terms with grief and bereavement. It is a process of emotional and mental work that can help individuals move through the stages of grief and ultimately find a sense of closure and acceptance. It is not necessarily a physiological or social reaction, nor is it a bioethical debate.

Question 19

Bereavement is best defined as the
A) emotions expressed when we grieve.
B) rituals we go through when we grieve.
C) state or condition caused by loss through death.
D) condition created in one's self when we are dying.

Accepted Answer

Bereavement specifically refers to the state or condition caused by loss through death. It is not just the emotions or rituals surrounding grief, nor is it related to one's own dying.

Question 20

Mourning is best defined as the way a person
A) dies.
B) reflects on his or her own death.
C) feels after the death of a close friend.
D) expresses grief.

Accepted Answer

Mourning is the expression of grief someone experiences after the death of a loved one, whereas the other options do not accurately describe mourning.

Quiz 16: The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement

Instead of conceptualizing the final stage of grief as "recovery," it might be better thought of as

Whenever Abe sees the beach, he's reminded of his deceased spouse and feels very upset. This represents which of Muller and Thompson's (2003) themes of grief?

In the country of Felixville, when someone's spouse dies, it is expected that the living spouse will walk around with a cat on top of his or her head for a week. In this country, the behavior would be considered

Which of these is not one of Kastenbaum's (1999) key considerations for exploring the hospice option?

The grieving process is much ____ than most people believe it to be.

Cain discovered that he had developed the ability to better manage his finances as a result of having to deal with financial issues following the death of his brother. This best exemplifies the ____ theme of grief.

Which would not be found on a list of "normal grief reactions"?

Chung is trying to get through numerous conflicting emotions and come to grips with his bereavement. Chung is involved in

What is the most likely complaint of a hospice client?

According to Muller and Thompson (2003) , the ____ theme of grief relates to what someone does to deal with loss in terms of what helps that person.

Concerning dying, grieving is to mourning as

Which is the best advice for an individual trying to overcome grief?

____ is most highly influenced by culture.

Research on bereavement has shown that

Heather's father just died. One thing she has been doing is talking a lot about the time her father won a big golf tournament. Muller and Thompson (2003) would say that this reflects the ____ theme of the experience of grief.

The feelings that arise after someone near us dies are called

For most European Americans, _____ would be the best example of a mourning ritual.

Grief work is best defined as the

Bereavement is best defined as the

Mourning is best defined as the way a person