Chapter 36

Question 1

Anger

Answer 1

stage of grief during which anger is the primary emotion expressed directly, indirectly, and specifically or generally

Question 2

Barbiturate

Answer 2

Nervous system depressants used to induce sleep, and in high doses as anesthetics and euthanasia agents

Question 3

Bargaining

Answer 3

stage of grief experienced as conscious or unconscious attempts to control the situation or refute the loss

Question 4

Bereavement

Answer 4

state of sadness, grief, and mourning after the loss of a loved one

Question 5

Catharsis

Answer 5

the release of pent-up emotions with resulting alleviation of symptoms

Question 6

Compassion

Answer 6

the quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it

Question 7

Denial

Answer 7

normal defense that serves to buffer an individual from some unbearable news or shock

Question 8

Depression

Answer 8

actual grief; sorrow

Question 9

Drug Enforcement Agency

Answer 9

Agency in the US Department of justice that is responsible for enforcement of laws governing the user of barbiturates

Question 10

Euthanasia

Answer 10

Greek for “good sleep”. Method of intentionally ending a life to relieve suffering

Question 11

Grief process

Answer 11

the emotional process that one experiences when anticipating or following the loss of an object of attachment

Question 12

Resolution

Answer 12

stage during which there is no longer anger or depression, but acceptance

Question 13

Validation

Answer 13

process of understanding and expressing acceptance of another person’s emotional state