Question 1

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

Kübler-Ross's stages of grief are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. The stage where a person would find a feeling of peace as resistance to death is abandoned or a sense of disengagement and a desire to be with only a few important people is in the acceptance stage.

Question 2

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 suggests that the death was due to suicide, as there might be a stigma associated with it in some cultures or families. The other options do not necessarily carry the same level of shame or guilt.

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

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, which are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

Question 5

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' stages of grief, the second stage is anger. During this stage, a person may experience feelings of frustration, helplessness, and injustice. They may be angry at themselves, others, or a higher power for their situation. The statement "it is not fair" and questioning why they are not healthy despite being a good person are examples of this stage.

Question 6

Elizabeth 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

The statement "There's no hope.I don't think we can win.It might be best just to give up the fight" reflects feelings of sadness and hopelessness, which are characteristic of the depression stage.

Question 7

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 refers to the grief that people experience when they are expecting the death of a loved one. It involves the process of emotionally preparing for the loss.

Question 8

Subsequent research that has examined Kübler-Ross's theory has found the theory ____.

Accepted Answer

Subsequent research has found that Kübler-Ross's theory, which outlines stages of grief, often overlooks fear, a common response to terminal illness.

Question 9

A(n)____ 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 is the most likely to shatter the survivors' assumptions that the world is benevolent, just, and predictable, as there is no warning or preparation for the loss. Expected or anticipated death, while still devastating, may allow for some preparation and acceptance of the inevitable outcome. Unavoidable death is not necessarily sudden or unexpected, and may be seen as a natural part of the cycle of life.

Question 10

Elizabeth 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 stage of acceptance involves recognizing the reality of the situation and accepting that death is inevitable. Option C illustrates this stage as the person acknowledges the situation and decides to focus on making the best of the time they have left. The other options represent different stages of coping, such as denial (B), hopelessness (A), and anger (D).

Question 11

Elizabeth 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

The stage of denial is characterized by disbelief, shock, and the inability to accept the diagnosis. Option B explicitly shows the disbelief and inclination towards a mistake in the diagnosis.

Question 12

Elizabeth 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 is characterized by attempting to make deals with a higher power in order to extend one's life, such as promising to dedicate one's life to a certain cause. Choice A reflects denial, choice B reflects denial and potentially anger, and choice D reflects depression and potentially acceptance.

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 exhibiting bargaining behavior, which is a stage in Kübler-Ross's model of grief and acceptance. This stage involves trying to negotiate for more time or a different outcome, in exchange for certain behaviors or actions.

Question 14

Subsequent research that has examined Kübler-Ross's theory has found that ____.

Accepted Answer

Subsequent research has found that few terminally ill patients go through Kübler-Ross's stages in sequence, if at all. This suggests that her theory may not be as applicable or accurate as originally believed.

Question 15

Which of the following is the correct order of Elizabeth Kübler-Ross’ stages that people go through as a response to death?

Accepted Answer

The correct order of Elizabeth Kübler-Ross' stages of grief is denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

Question 16

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

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Question 17

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 identified five stages of grief in terminally ill patients, with denial being the first stage. In this stage, patients refuse to believe that they are dying and may attempt to rationalize their symptoms or diagnosis. Only after accepting their mortality can they move on to the other stages of grief, including anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

Question 18

Langer (2002)criticizes Elizabeth Kübler-Ross' theory of death and dying by proposing that many actually experience ____ as a response to a diagnosis of terminal illness,which Kübler-Ross does not include.

Accepted Answer

Langer (2002) argues that fear is a common response to a terminal illness diagnosis, which is not explicitly included in Kübler-Ross' stages of grief.

Question 19

Elizabeth 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 statement "It's not fair.I'm a good person.Look at all the people who are much worse than me and yet still healthy" demonstrates anger and a sense of injustice over the diagnosis.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Kübler-Ross proposed the stages of denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance as a response to death. These stages are commonly referred to as the "stages of grief."

Quiz 13: Death and Afterlife Beliefs