Developmetal Psych: Death & Dying Flashcards
What are the 5 stages of dying suggested by Kubler Ross?
- Denial & Isolation
- Anger
- Bargaining
- Depression
- Acceptance
What is the first stage of Kubler Ross’s 5 stages of dying: Denial & Isolation mean?
A defense mechanism, anxiety-provoking thoughts are kept out of consciousness.
What is the second stage of Kubler Ross’s 5 stages of dying: Anger mean?
“Why me?”
Directed toward surrounding individuals
What is the third stage of Kubler Ross’s 5 stages of dying: Bargaining mean?
After accepting the fact, begging for more time, less pain, provision for family.
What is the fourth stage of Kubler Ross’s 5 stages of dying: Acceptance mean?
In a calm and peaceful manner they dying person is accepting that they are dying.
What are some of the criticisms of Kubler Ross’s 5 stages of dying theory?
Process of dying is not stage-like.
It does not allow for difference in the circumstances.
It does not take into account personality differences: such as some individuals may cope better than others.
What is the Dual-Process model of bereavement suggested by Stroebe & Schut?
It is loss-oriented coping and restoration coping. Over time, the emphasis shifts towards restoration.
What is Loss-Oriented Coping?
Dealing with one’s emotions
What is Restoration Coping?
Managing daily living and mastering new challenges.
What are the criticism’s of the dual-process model of bereavement suggested by Stroebe & Schut?
The actual process.
It is not stage-like
Varies from person to person
What are the 4 concepts (properties) of death?
Finality, Irreversibility, Universality, and Biological Causality.
What is the concept of death: Finality?
Thoughts, movements, and sensations stop.
What is the concept of death: Irreversibility?
Death cannot be undone
What is the concept of death: Universality:
All living things die
What is the concept of death: Biological Causality?
Death is a result of process of internal organs.
