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.
What concepts of death do children ages from 5-7 understand?
Finality, Irreversibility, & Universality.
What concepts of death do children ages 5-7 have a difficulty understanding?
Biological Causality.
What do experts recommend as we try to help children’s understanding of death?
Avoid using Euphemisms to children, it makes death more confusing and frightening. An example of a euphemism: your grandfather i just on a long trip and has gone far, far way.
The simple, but honest explanation is recommended.
