Death and Dying Flashcards
1
Q
first stage; people resist the idea that they are going to die
A
denial
2
Q
second stage; people may become frustrated and wonder why THEY are dying
A
anger
3
Q
third stage; people try to negotiate their way out of death
A
bargaining
4
Q
fourth stage; realizing the issue is settled and they cannot bargain their way our of death
A
depression
5
Q
feelings of sadness are based on events that have already occurred
A
reactive depression
6
Q
sadness if formed from events that will occur
A
preparatory depression
7
Q
final stage; are at peace and realize that death is impending; have very neutral feelings
A
acceptance
8
Q
acknowledgement of objective fact that one has experienced a loss
A
bereavement
9
Q
emotional response to one’s loss
A
grief
