Week 3: Chapter 5 - Normal Grief Reactions

Question 1

Who needs to be familiar with the types of normal responses a bereaved person may experience?

Answer 1

Anyone working closely with the bereaved

Question 2

___________ is defined as:
The reactions of the body to an event often experienced emotionally as a sudden, violent, and upsetting disturbance.

Answer 2

Feelings

Question 3

What are the 6 categories of responses listed in the textbook?

Answer 3

-Emotional
-Spiritual
-Cognitive
-Behavioral
-Physical
-Mental

Question 4

Shock

Answer 4

Emotional

Question 5

Disbelief

Answer 5

Emotional

Question 6

Denial

Answer 6

Emotional

Question 7

Sadness

Answer 7

Emotional

Question 8

Loneliness

Answer 8

Emotional

Question 9

_____ is blame directed at oneself and may be based on real or unreal conditions.

Answer 9

Guilt

Question 10

Guilt

Answer 10

Emotional

Question 11

Anger

Answer 11

Emotional

Question 12

____ is a state of tension typically characterized by rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath.

Answer 12

Anxiety

Question 13

An emotion characterized by a vague fear or premonition that something undesirable is going to happen.

Answer 13

Anxiety

Question 14

Anxiety

Answer 14

Emotional

Question 15

Crying

Answer 15

Emotional

Question 16

Preoccupation with thoughts of the deceased

Answer 16

Emotional

Question 17

Dreams

Answer 17

Emotional

Question 18

Nightmares

Answer 18

Emotional

Question 19

Confusing awake events

Answer 19

Emotional

Question 20

Questioning the meaning of life and death

Answer 20

Spiritual

Question 21

Questioning beliefs

Answer 21

Spiritual

Question 22

Questioning values

Answer 22

Spiritual

Question 23

Strengthening beliefs

Answer 23

Spiritual

Question 24

Weakening beliefs

Answer 24

Spiritual

Question 25

Preoccupation with death

Answer 25

Cognitive

Question 26

Inability to concentrate

Answer 26

Cognitive

Question 27

Disorganized thoughts

Answer 27

Cognitive

Question 28

"I wish I could have a few more minutes with..."

Answer 28

Cognitive

Question 29

"I wish it would have been me."

Answer 29

Cognitive

Question 30

"It all seems like a bad dream."

Answer 30

Cognitive

Question 31

sense of presence, seeing, hearing loved one

Answer 31

Cognitive

Question 32

suicidal thoughts

Answer 32

Cognitive

Question 33

inability to remember

Answer 33

Cognitive

Question 34

easily distracted

Answer 34

Cognitive

Question 35

"Why?"

Answer 35

Cognitive

Question 36

"I think I'm going crazy!"

Answer 36

Cognitive

Question 37

"If only..."

Answer 37

Cognitive

Question 38

Doing or saying things contrary to beliefs or accustomed behavior

Answer 38

Behavioral

Question 39

Staying inside all the time

Answer 39

Behavioral

Question 40

Needing to stay away from home

Answer 40

Behavioral

Question 41

Frequent visits to gravesite, church, or places associated with the deceased

Answer 41

Behavioral

Question 42

Loss of interest in social activities and the world in general

Answer 42

Behavioral

Question 43

Sleep disturbances (trouble getting to sleep, staying asleep, troubled dreams

Answer 43

Behavioral

Question 44

Changes in eating habits and appetite

Answer 44

Behavioral

Question 45

Social withdrawl

Answer 45

Behavioral

Question 46

Increase in chemical use

Answer 46

Behavioral

Question 47

Frequent crying or angry outbursts

Answer 47

Behavioral

Question 48

Sighing

Answer 48

Physical

Question 49

Headaches

Answer 49

Physical

Question 50

Startle response

Answer 50

Physical

Question 51

Crying

Answer 51

Physical

Question 52

Menstrual difficulties

Answer 52

Physical

Question 53

Dizziness

Answer 53

Physical

Question 54

Fatigue

Answer 54

Physical

Question 55

Trembling

Answer 55

Physical

Question 56

Muscular tension

Answer 56

Physical

Question 57

Insomnia

Answer 57

Physical

Question 58

Emptiness in gut

Answer 58

Physical

Question 59

Appetite loss

Answer 59

Physical

Question 60

Stomach problems

Answer 60

Physical

Question 61

Something stuck in throat

Answer 61

Physical

Question 62

Lowered immunity to illness

Answer 62

Physical

Question 63

Sexual desire changes

Answer 63

Physical

Question 64

Shortness of breath

Answer 64

Physical

Question 65

Increased/Decreased Activity

Answer 65

Physical

Question 66

Negative thoughts

Answer 66

Mental

Question 67

Confusion

Answer 67

Mental

Question 68

Difficulty concentrating

Answer 68

Mental

Question 69

Lower productivity

Answer 69

Mental

Question 70

Sleeplessness

Answer 70

Mental

Question 71

Forgetting details

Answer 71

Mental

Question 72

Mind going blank

Answer 72

Mental