Terms to Know

Question 1

Disenfranchised grief

Answer 1

Occurs when a loss is experienced but cannot be openly acknowledged because societal norms do not define the loss as a loss within its traditional definition.

Question 2

Anticipatory grief

Answer 2

Occurs before the loss, is associated with an acute, chronic, or terminal illness in the loved one

Question 3

Dysfunctional grief

Answer 3

The person who has lost a loved one exhibits prolonged emotional instability and a lack of progression to successful coping with the loss

Question 4

Perceived loss

Answer 4

Loss is experienced by one person and cannot be verified by others

Question 5

Actual loss

Answer 5

Loss that can be identified by others and may arise either in response to or in anticipation of a situation

Question 6

Loss

Answer 6

The absence of something desired or previously believed to be available

Question 7

Mourning

Answer 7

The outward and social expression of loss

Question 8

Bereavement

Answer 8

The inner feelings and outward reactions of the individual, includes both grief and mourning