The Psychosocial Aspects of Death and Dying Chapter 15

Question 1

This family unit consists of a husband, wife and their biological children living as an unit

Answer 1

Nuclear Family

Question 2

This is a family unit created by the marriage of one or both adults who have been married previously
AKA step-family or blended family

Answer 2

Remarried Family

Question 3

This family unit consists of a married couple and their children, plus relatives of other generations

Answer 3

Extended Family

Question 4

This family unit consists of a couple living together in long term relationships

Answer 4

Unmarried Partners

Question 5

Death calls for this, and the greater the role of the deceased, the greater the loss

Answer 5

Reorganization of family roles

Question 6

These are the three basic family types

Answer 6

Open Family Structure
Closed Family Structure
Random Family Structure

Question 7

This family type is more democratic, allows honest exchange within the family and with outsiders, there is a sense of order with flexibility, allows adaptation through consensus, more tolerant with different coping styles, individual rights are respected, and a loyalty to self and family is expected

Answer 7

Open Family Structure

Question 8

This family type is ruled with and hierarchial power, individuals subordinate their needs for the good of the group, a rigid daily schedule and stability through tradition is important, and loyalty may disallow feelings

Answer 8

Closed Family Structure

Question 9

This family type is fragmented, the members do their own thing, there are few, if any, rules, fosters exploration through inhibition, inhibits sharing of reality, and lead to avoidance

Answer 9

Random Family Structure

Question 10

This plays a functional role in daily family life and strengthens the family support system

Answer 10

Faith

Question 11

These may dictate the family resources and responses, which creates a backdrop for mourning guidelines for what is expected and normal

Answer 11

Cultural Norms

Question 12

These are potential conflicts before death

Answer 12

Caring for a terminally ill family member causes strain
Placing care and decisions on the individual and/or family
Increased use of hospice
Who will care for the ill
How will tasks be divided
How openly will illness be discussed
What decisions are made about heroic measures and organ donation
Unfinished business

Question 13

These are potential conflicts at the time of death

Answer 13

Not present at the time of death
Not notified immediately
Not permitted to view the body at the hospital or at home before removal
Accept loss as real

Question 14

This is a gift from parents, not an entitlement

Answer 14

Inheritence