Question 1

Which of the following age groups of adults is likely to have the greatest fear of death?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

Which of the following groups of individuals is likely to have the highest level of fear of death?

Accepted Answer

Adults who feel their lives lack purpose or meaning are more likely to have a higher level of fear of death as they may view death as a final ending without achieving any significant goals or fulfilling their purpose in life. Satisfaction with oneself and extraversion are not necessarily correlated with fear of death, while introversion may not be a reliable predictor of fear of death on its own.

Question 3

Marshall and Levy suggest that 2 important functions of rituals are _______.

Accepted Answer

Marshall and Levy suggest that two important functions of rituals are control and meaningfulness. They argue that rituals provide individuals with a sense of control over their surroundings and behavior, as well as a sense of meaning and purpose in their lives. Venting and mourning are not specifically mentioned as functions of rituals in their work.

Question 4

According to Kübler-Ross, which of the following is the first response to being told one is dying?

Accepted Answer

According to Kübler-Ross, the first response to being told one is dying is denial. When faced with a life-altering situation, some people might refuse to believe the situation is happening. This is a coping mechanism, and it is not necessarily bad or unhealthy. Rather, it is a normal and natural immediate reaction to a shock.

Question 5

Research on the survival prospects of women with breast cancer generally shows which of the following responses to the diagnosis to be associated with the POOREST survival rate?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research on the survival prospects of women...

Question 6

Which of the following groups is likely to have the LEAST fear of death?

Accepted Answer

Adults with strong religious commitment tend to have a belief in an afterlife or a higher power, which can reduce fear of death. Research has consistently shown that religious individuals tend to report less fear of death than non-religious individuals.

Question 7

Which of the following personality characteristics has been found to be correlated (positively or negatively) with fear or anxiety about death?

Accepted Answer

A sense of purpose in life has been found to be negatively correlated with fear or anxiety about death, as having a sense of meaning and fulfillment may provide individuals with a sense of control over their lives and diminish existential anxiety. The other personality characteristics (extraversion, conscientiousness, and openness to experience) do not appear to have consistent correlations with fear or anxiety about death.

Question 8

Which of the following personality characteristics has been found to be correlated (positively or negatively) with fear or anxiety about death?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that individuals with a greater sense of purpose in life tend to have lower levels of fear and anxiety about death. This may be because having a sense of purpose provides a greater sense of control and meaning in life, which helps to reduce the perceived threat of death. Extraversion, conscientiousness, and openness to experience have not been consistently found to be correlated with fear or anxiety about death.

Question 9

Wenda Yuan-si, a 42 year old Chinese-American technology consultant, decided it was time to finalize some things that he has long put off. Wenda made out his Last Will and Testament, and he bought life insurance. His actions are typical of what process?

Accepted Answer

Wenda Yuan-si's actions are typical of finitude, which is the process of coming to terms with the inevitability of death and making arrangements to prepare for it. Making a Last Will and Testament and buying life insurance are both common steps people take to prepare for their own death or to provide for their loved ones after they are gone.

Question 10

According to Kübler-Ross, which of the following is the first response to being told one is dying?

Accepted Answer

According to Kübler-Ross, the first response to being told one is dying is usually denial.

Question 11

Which of the following age groups of adults is likely to talk the most about death and dying?

Accepted Answer

Older adults, particularly those in the 80-90 age group, are more likely to talk about death and dying as they are closer to the end of life and may be reflecting on their mortality.

Question 12

Among adults in the United States, a belief in life after death is _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Among adults in the United States, a...

Question 13

Which of the following groups is likely to have the greatest fear of death?

Accepted Answer

Irregular churchgoers who are moderately or weakly religious often experience greater fear of death. This may be due to less certainty and comfort in their beliefs about what happens after death compared to those who are highly religious or strongly non-religious, who may have more definitive beliefs providing them with comfort or acceptance.

Question 14

Research suggests which of the following individuals typically will suffer the most from "death anxiety"?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that individuals who have unresolved conflicts or regrets about their life, as well as those who are uncertain about their beliefs regarding an afterlife, are most likely to experience "death anxiety." Aretha fits both of these criteria as she regrets not going to college and is uncertain whether she has earned a place in the afterlife. The other individuals listed do not necessarily have unresolved conflicts or uncertainties regarding mortality.

Question 15

For which type of patient is hospice care intended?

Accepted Answer

Hospice care is intended for anyone who is terminally ill, regardless of the specific disease or condition. It is focused on providing comfort and support to patients who are nearing the end of their life, as well as emotional and social support for their families. Hospice care can also provide spiritual and religious support to patients who desire it.

Question 16

Which of the following individuals is likely to have the strongest fear of death?

Accepted Answer

B.J., who has no clear religious ideas, may lack the comfort or assurance that religious beliefs can provide about an afterlife, potentially leading to a stronger fear of death compared to those with strong religious beliefs or acceptance of atheism.

Question 17

Wenda Yuan-si, a 42 year old Chinese-American technology consultant, decided it was time to finalize some things that he has long put off. Wenda made out his Last Will and Testament, and he bought life insurance. His actions are typical of what process?

Accepted Answer

Wenda's actions are typical of someone confronted with the realization of their own mortality, which is a common aspect of the finitude process. Reminiscence involves reflecting on one's past experiences, while living wills relate to medical treatment preferences in the event of incapacitation. Adaption refers to the ability to adjust to new circumstances.

Question 18

At what age does Bernice Neugarten think that most adults switch from thinking of time as "time since birth" to thinking of "time 'till death"?

Accepted Answer

Bernice Neugarten suggested that the shift in perspective from "time since birth" to "time 'till death" typically occurs during middle adulthood, around the ages of 35-45.

Question 19

A term used in hospice care that refers to support that is aimed at pain alleviation and comfort maximization with a minimum of life-prolonging measures is _______.

Accepted Answer

Palliative care is the term used in hospice care that refers to support that is aimed at pain alleviation and comfort maximization with a minimum of life-prolonging measures. A) Curative care is aimed at providing a cure for an illness or disease. B) Psychosocial care is focused on addressing the psychological and social aspects of a patient's illness or condition. D) Alleviation care is not a specific term used in hospice care or in healthcare in general.

Question 20

Studies of grief responses in adults suggest that _______.

Accepted Answer

Studies suggest that there are several different patterns of grief reactions, including common ones such as acute grief, integrated grief, and prolonged grief disorder. There is no one dominant pattern of grief responses in adults.

Quiz 11: Death and Bereavement

Which of the following age groups of adults is likely to have the greatest fear of death?

Which of the following groups of individuals is likely to have the highest level of fear of death?

Marshall and Levy suggest that 2 important functions of rituals are _______.

According to Kübler-Ross, which of the following is the first response to being told one is dying?

Research on the survival prospects of women with breast cancer generally shows which of the following responses to the diagnosis to be associated with the POOREST survival rate?

Which of the following groups is likely to have the LEAST fear of death?

Which of the following personality characteristics has been found to be correlated (positively or negatively) with fear or anxiety about death?

Which of the following personality characteristics has been found to be correlated (positively or negatively) with fear or anxiety about death?

Wenda Yuan-si, a 42 year old Chinese-American technology consultant, decided it was time to finalize some things that he has long put off. Wenda made out his Last Will and Testament, and he bought life insurance. His actions are typical of what process?

According to Kübler-Ross, which of the following is the first response to being told one is dying?

Which of the following age groups of adults is likely to talk the most about death and dying?

Among adults in the United States, a belief in life after death is _______.

Which of the following groups is likely to have the greatest fear of death?

Research suggests which of the following individuals typically will suffer the most from "death anxiety"?

For which type of patient is hospice care intended?

Which of the following individuals is likely to have the strongest fear of death?

Wenda Yuan-si, a 42 year old Chinese-American technology consultant, decided it was time to finalize some things that he has long put off. Wenda made out his Last Will and Testament, and he bought life insurance. His actions are typical of what process?

At what age does Bernice Neugarten think that most adults switch from thinking of time as "time since birth" to thinking of "time 'till death"?

A term used in hospice care that refers to support that is aimed at pain alleviation and comfort maximization with a minimum of life-prolonging measures is _______.

Studies of grief responses in adults suggest that _______.