Question 1

Denial and isolation,anger,bargaining,depression,and acceptance are the stages by which one copes with
A) death.
B) aging.
C) the midlife crisis.
D) senility.

Accepted Answer

The stages of coping described (denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance) are commonly associated with the grieving process following the death of a loved one. They are not typically associated with aging, the midlife crisis, or senility.

Question 2

The dying individual asks,"Why me?" in which emotional reaction?
A) anger
B) denial and isolation
C) bargaining
D) depression

Accepted Answer

This question reflects the anger stage of the Kübler-Ross model, where individuals facing their mortality might express feelings of frustration and ask "Why me?" as a way of directing their anger towards their situation.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a typical response of people to their own impending death?
A) ignoring and avoiding information about their death
B) anger and envy toward those who will continue living
C) obsessive concern with their own health and that of others
D) efforts to strike a bargain with themselves or God

Accepted Answer

The typical responses to impending death include denial (ignoring and avoiding information about death), anger and envy towards those who continue living, and bargaining with a higher power or themselves. Obsessive concern with one's own health and that of others is not commonly listed as a typical response to impending death, as the focus is often more on emotional and existential concerns rather than an increased focus on health for oneself and others.

Question 4

Tamara realizes that none of the treatments she has undergone in the last year and half have slowed the growth of her cancer.She feels totally exhausted and profoundly sad.Tamara is experiencing which stage of impending death?
A) acceptance
B) bargaining
C) depression
D) denial and isolation

Accepted Answer

Tamara's feelings of exhaustion and sadness suggest that she has likely moved past denial and isolation, bargaining, and even acceptance, and is now experiencing depression as she faces her impending death.

Question 5

Regarding death,which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Older people have more death fears than younger people.
B) Older people more often fear the circumstances of dying, such as pain or helplessness, rather than death itself.
C) What appears to be an absence of fear of death may in reality reflect a denial of death.
D) Many people have little direct experience with death until they are fairly old.

Accepted Answer

Research has found that older people have less death anxiety than younger people.

Question 6

The first emotional reaction to impending death is usually
A) anger.
B) denial and isolation.
C) bargaining.
D) depression.

Accepted Answer

According to the Kubler-Ross model of the five stages of grief, the initial emotional reaction to impending death is typically denial and isolation. This is characterized by an inability to come to terms with the reality of the situation and a need to retreat or withdraw from others. It is not until later stages that anger, bargaining, and depression may be experienced.

Question 7

Elizabeth Kübler-Ross is known for her research in the area of
A) eating disorders.
B) mid-life crisis.
C) coping with stress.
D) death and dying.

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth Kübler-Ross conducted extensive research on the experiences and emotions of individuals facing death and dying, which led to the development of the now widely recognized "five stages of grief" model. Her work has been influential in the fields of psychology, social work, and healthcare.

Question 8

While Felix is in the hospital receiving chemotherapy,he berates the nurses for being too slow and berates his doctors for not "doing enough for me to stop the cancer." Felix is exhibiting which reaction to impeding death?
A) anger
B) denial and isolation
C) bargaining
D) depression

Accepted Answer

Felix's berating behavior towards the nurses and doctors is a sign of anger towards his situation, which is a common reaction to impeding death. Denial and isolation are characterized by a refusal to accept the reality of the situation and withdrawal from social interaction, bargaining involves making deals with a higher power or medical professionals, and depression involves feelings of helplessness and extreme sadness. Felix's behavior does not align with these reactions.

Question 9

According to Kübler-Ross,the generally-accepted order of emotional reactions in preparing for death is
A) anger, depression, bargaining, denial and isolation, and acceptance.
B) denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.
C) anger, depression, denial and isolation, bargaining, and acceptance.
D) depression, anger, denial and isolation, bargaining, and acceptance.

Accepted Answer

The generally-accepted order of emotional reactions in preparing for death is denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. This is known as the Kübler-Ross model or the five stages of grief. However, it's important to note that not everyone experiences these stages in the same order, and some people may not experience all of them.

Question 10

In which stage of impending death is the person neither happy nor sad,but is at peace with the inevitable?
A) acceptance
B) bargaining
C) depression
D) denial and isolation

Accepted Answer

During acceptance stage of impending death, the person has come to terms with the reality that death is near and is at peace with it. They have accepted it as a natural part of life and are no longer struggling to deny or fight it. They may still feel sadness or grief, but they are able to find peace in the situation.

Question 11

As death draws near,the person begins to recognize that death cannot be prevented and that he or she will be separated from friends,loved ones,and the familiar routines of life.This fourth stage of impending death is
A) anger
B) denial and isolation
C) bargaining
D) depression

Accepted Answer

The fourth stage of impending death, as described by Kubler-Ross, is depression. In this stage, the person begins to come to terms with their impending death and may experience feelings of sadness, grief, and loss as they recognize that they will soon be separated from their loved ones and familiar routines of life. This stage is an important part of the dying process and can often be accompanied by a desire to withdraw and be alone.

Question 12

A typical final reaction to impending death is
A) acceptance.
B) bargaining.
C) depression.
D) denial and isolation

Accepted Answer

Acceptance is commonly identified as the final stage of the grieving process, including impending death. It involves feeling at peace with the circumstances and the inevitability of death. While other stages such as denial, bargaining, and depression are possible, acceptance is often seen as the ultimate goal of the grieving process.

Question 13

A specialist in death and dying,or one who studies death,is referred to as a
A) bereavement counselor.
B) thanatologist.
C) gerontologist.
D) mortalogist.

Accepted Answer

A thanatologist is a specialist in death and dying or someone who studies death. Bereavement counselors specifically focus on helping individuals cope with grief and loss. Gerontologists specialize in the study of aging and its effects on individuals, while mortalogists do not exist as a recognized profession.

Question 14

When Dave was told by his doctor that he was in the advanced stages of cancer,Dave immediately questioned the report and sought a second opinion from another doctor.Dave is exhibiting which reaction to impending death?
A) acceptance
B) bargaining
C) depression
D) denial and isolation

Accepted Answer

Dave's immediate question and seeking a second opinion indicate that he is in denial and isolating himself from accepting the diagnosis.

Question 15

Anna would like to see one more Christmas before her terminal illness takes her life,and she will then "go" peacefully.Anna is exhibiting which reaction to impeding death?
A) anger
B) denial and isolation
C) bargaining
D) depression

Accepted Answer

Anna's desire to see one more Christmas is an example of bargaining, as she is hoping to negotiate with her impending death by asking for one more experience before passing away.

Question 16

The fact that the vast majority of people do not directly fear their own death
A) indicates a cultural acceptance of death and dying.
B) may actually reflect a denial of death.
C) is more characteristic of young people and not older people, who express more fears about death.
D) because they have been exposed to death so often on television and in movies.

Accepted Answer

The lack of direct fear of death in many people may be due to a psychological mechanism known as denial, where individuals avoid confronting the reality of their own mortality.

Question 17

A thanatologist studies
A) eating disorders.
B) aging and senility.
C) people's ability to cope with stress.
D) death and dying.

Accepted Answer

A thanatologist is someone who studies death and dying, including the cultural, psychological, and spiritual aspects of death. They might work in fields such as grief counseling, hospice care, or funeral planning.

Question 18

Julie's friend Lynda is undergoing chemotherapy.While Julie is visiting Lynda at the hospital,Lynda screams at Julie to "leave the room and never come back." According to Kübler-Ross,Lynda's behavior toward Julie is part of which emotional reaction to death and dying?
A) anger
B) denial and isolation
C) bargaining
D) depression

Accepted Answer

According to Kübler-Ross, anger is a common emotional reaction to death and dying. Lynda's behavior toward Julie, screaming at her to leave the room, is an example of this anger.

Question 19

Regarding death,which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) A thanatologist is a person who studies death and dying.
B) Denial of death is apparent in the language used to talk about death.
C) Younger people have fewer death fears than older persons.
D) Older people more often fear the circumstances of dying rather than the death itself.

Accepted Answer

The statement that younger people have fewer death fears than older persons is false. Research has shown that younger people may have similar or even greater death anxiety than older individuals, especially when faced with life-threatening illness or trauma.

Question 20

Roger prays to God to let him live so he can become a missionary like he planned to become years ago.Roger is exhibiting which reaction to impending death?
A) anger
B) denial and isolation
C) bargaining
D) depression

Accepted Answer

Roger is exhibiting the reaction of bargaining, which is characterized by attempts to negotiate with a higher power in hopes of changing the outcome of impending death.

Quiz 3: C: Human Development

Denial and isolation,anger,bargaining,depression,and acceptance are the stages by which one copes with

The dying individual asks,"Why me?" in which emotional reaction?

Which of the following is NOT a typical response of people to their own impending death?

Tamara realizes that none of the treatments she has undergone in the last year and half have slowed the growth of her cancer.She feels totally exhausted and profoundly sad.Tamara is experiencing which stage of impending death?

Regarding death,which of the following statements is FALSE?

The first emotional reaction to impending death is usually

Elizabeth Kübler-Ross is known for her research in the area of

While Felix is in the hospital receiving chemotherapy,he berates the nurses for being too slow and berates his doctors for not "doing enough for me to stop the cancer." Felix is exhibiting which reaction to impeding death?

According to Kübler-Ross,the generally-accepted order of emotional reactions in preparing for death is

In which stage of impending death is the person neither happy nor sad,but is at peace with the inevitable?

As death draws near,the person begins to recognize that death cannot be prevented and that he or she will be separated from friends,loved ones,and the familiar routines of life.This fourth stage of impending death is

A typical final reaction to impending death is

A specialist in death and dying,or one who studies death,is referred to as a

When Dave was told by his doctor that he was in the advanced stages of cancer,Dave immediately questioned the report and sought a second opinion from another doctor.Dave is exhibiting which reaction to impending death?

Anna would like to see one more Christmas before her terminal illness takes her life,and she will then "go" peacefully.Anna is exhibiting which reaction to impeding death?

The fact that the vast majority of people do not directly fear their own death

A thanatologist studies

Julie's friend Lynda is undergoing chemotherapy.While Julie is visiting Lynda at the hospital,Lynda screams at Julie to "leave the room and never come back." According to Kübler-Ross,Lynda's behavior toward Julie is part of which emotional reaction to death and dying?

Regarding death,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Roger prays to God to let him live so he can become a missionary like he planned to become years ago.Roger is exhibiting which reaction to impending death?