Exam 2 Flashcards
_________ grief describes the experience of grief, especially in young bereaved parents, where mourning customs are unclear due to an inappropriate death and a lack of experience in dealing with death.
anomic
Revenge is a normal response for families of homicide victims. T/F
true
It is imperative a funeral director expedites the at-need conference with a suicide victim’s family so the family doesn’t have to keep talking about the situation. T/F
false
_________ grief refers to grieving that occurs prior to the actual loss.
anticipatory grief
A person feeling over-controlled could lead to __________ suicide.
fatalistic
A man who cannot keep a job, has lost his family to divorce, and is facing bankruptcy may decide to end his life. This would be an example of
anomic suicide
Bereaved children should be protected from the reality of death. T/F
false
There is some evidence that grief in suicide bereavement may be more intense and last longer than grief from other losses. T/F
true
Due to urbanization, most families have adequate support following the services of the death of a loved one. T/F
false
When a person commits suicide because of a feeling of not fitting into society and/or being a loner, this form of suicide would be classified as
egoistic suicide
The death of a child typically creates the most difficult time of mourning. T/F
true
The type of euthanasia that withholds drugs or treatment from terminally a ill patient is
passive
About the age of _______ years, a child should be encouraged to attend funerals.
7
A person who attempts suicide but isn’t successful. This is defined as
suicidal gesture
Adequate emotional support helps prevent formation of some psychological factors leading to complicated grief. T/F
true
