Ch 11 Flashcards
The idea that people have until death to finish their to-do lists is part of which meaning of death?
Death as an organizer of time
The idea that a long life is the reward for being good is part of the meaning of death as:
Punishment
Death anxiety is greatly linked to the meaning of death as:
Loss
What is Kübler-Ross’s final stage of dying?
Acceptance
Gifts, including money or last conversations, are an important aspect of:
Saying farewell
Which two reactions to a cancer diagnosis lead to better health outcomes?
Denial and fighting spirit
The symbolic rites and rituals associated with death are known as:
Ritual mourning
What is the result of grief work?
The bereaved adjust to the loss and resume their lives.
Our understanding of death not only affects our process of dying, but also how we choose to:
Live.
Which coping strategy is known to reduce the risk of a recurrent heart attack?
Task-oriented.
What is a key difference in how young adults and older adults experience the meaning of death as loss?
Young adults see death as the loss of the opportunity to do things; older adults see death as the loss of the opportunity to complete an inner work.
Who of the following is likely to have the biggest fear of death?
Princess, a 23-year-old woman.
On his deathbed, Charles says he is happy to see his Savior. Charles is seeing death as:
Transition.
When Margaret is around her family, shares her favorite memories and reminisces about the past. Her reminiscing is part of:
Finitude
What stage of dying is exemplified by Polly’s reaction to her terminal lung cancer diagnosis?
Denial
What is a likely outcome for Beth, who accepts her breast cancer treatment stoically, compared to an angry patient?
Slightly shorter life expectancy
What is the best option for Darcy to ensure her father experiences a ‘good death’?
Keep her father at home with her, employing the use of hospice care workers
Who is most likely to use physician-assisted suicide among terminal cancer patients?
Lukas, an insured white man who experiences a great deal of pain
What function does the ritual of sitting shiva play in the mourning process?
Provides a role to play immediately after a loss
What is a key similarity between the great diversity of mourning rituals found in the United States?
They all enable people to say their tributes to those they have lost
What is likely to be Melina’s mental state after 18 months of caregiving for her husband with prostate cancer?
Resilience
What should Tomas expect after working through Bowlby’s stages of mourning following the loss of his partner?
A reorganization of his life
What is a key similarity between Kübler-Ross’s approach to death and Bowlby’s approach to mourning?
They are both flexible ways to approach death and mourning
What is the likely result of Abby and Palmer sharing stories of their father’s successes at his funeral?
Acceptance of his death
