Question 1

A relative tells you that your aunt wanted to die at home rather than stay in the hospital.He goes on to say,"That's creepy,especially for her husband who will still be living there." What is a benefit of dying at home that you could point out?

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Question 2

A student visits a privately funded house where hospice care is provided.He learns that,in addition to the nurse on duty,a staff of volunteers comes around the clock to work.When the student asks the volunteer,"Isn't this depressing- how can you do this?" what do you think the volunteer might say in response? What are two benefits of hospice?

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Question 3

Most children understand that death is ____.

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Question 4

The son in this video mentions that because he knew his mother was going to die,it gave him _________.

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The son specifically mentions that knowing his mother was going to die gave him "time to prepare," which implies that he was able to emotionally and mentally prepare for her passing.

Question 5

The daughter in this video tells us that in response to her mother's death,she _________.

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Question 6

Two sisters are in the hospital at the bedside of their dying mother who has slipped into a coma and her heart has suddenly stopped.One sister calls the doctor who rushes in and provides medical intervention to keep her alive.The other sister is furious because she knows that her mother would not have wanted to live this way.Could anything be done to avoid this situation?

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Question 7

When do most children understand that death is inevitable?

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Most children begin to understand the concept of death as inevitable during middle childhood, between the ages of 8 and 11. Before this age, children may have trouble comprehending the permanence and finality of death.

Question 8

Ryan is 12 years old and his sister Mallorie is 4.Their pet dog just died.Based upon his age,which of the following concepts can Ryan understand that Mallorie cannot?

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Question 9

In Chapter 6 of this text,we learned that children in early childhood acquire the ability to see things from another person's point of view.How would you apply that "perspective taking" ability to the emotions discussed in this video?

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Question 10

You have a nephew who is 4 years old.His grandfather recently died.What is the likely way that adults in your family will speak to your nephew about his grandfather's death? They will probably tell him that his grandfather ____.

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Question 11

When do most children understand that death is permanent?

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Question 12

Bonanno (2004)notes that the more intense the attachment was,the more intense the grief is likely to be after the loss of a loved one.Provide an example,citing research.

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Question 13

Are there gender differences in resilience after the death of a spouse? Explain.

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Question 14

What was the diagnosis that led to the death of the woman who is discussed in this video?

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The woman discussed in the video died of lung cancer. One of her lungs had to be removed due to the cancer, and it eventually spread to her other lung and other parts of her body, leading to her death.

Question 15

Susie is 4 years old and just noticed that her pet goldfish has died.According to the text,which of the following is within Susie's cognitive ability? Susie understands ____.

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At 4 years old, Susie may have difficulty understanding abstract concepts such as "reason for death" or "lived a good life," but she is likely able to grasp the idea that her goldfish will not be coming back.

Question 16

Even in early childhood,most children understand that death is ____; however,for most children it is not until middle childhood that they realize that death is ____.

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Question 17

The son in this video mentions that his mother's death has left a "big void",while the husband mentions that he feels that nothing was taken from what he had.Compare and contrast these differing views.

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Question 18

Most children have had some experience with death by the time they are ____.

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Most children by the age of 3 or 4 have experienced the death of a grandparent, pet, or seen a dead animal on the road or in a movie. By the age of 5 or 6, children may have a better understanding of the concept of death, but the initial exposure usually happens at a younger age.

Question 19

What are two criticisms of Kübler-Ross's stage theory of death and dying?

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Question 20

In regards to death,most children do not understand that it is inevitable until ____.

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Most children begin to understand the concept of death as inevitable and irreversible during middle childhood, typically around ages 7 to 10.

Quiz 13: Death and Afterlife Beliefs