Question 1

The title of Rabbi Kushner's book, When Bad Things Happen to Good People, is an example of which of the following characteristics of bereavement support groups?
A) Existential issues
B) Cohesiveness
C) Instillation of hope
D) Guidance
E) Altruism

Accepted Answer

The title of Rabbi Kushner's book, When Bad Things Happen to Good People, addresses existential issues, or the search for meaning and purpose in the face of difficult circumstances.

Question 2

The physical or geographical drawing together after a death of persons who ordinarily see little of each other in their everyday lives is primarily an example of:
A) Making real the implications of a death
B) Disintegration
C) Integration
D) All of these
E) None of these

Accepted Answer

The physical or geographical drawing together after a death is an example of integration, as it brings people together who may not have interacted much before. This integration may help them cope with the implications of the death and support each other. Disintegration refers to the breaking apart of a social system, which is not relevant in this context. While making real the implications of a death may be a part of the experience, it is not the primary concept being illustrated. Therefore, the best answer is integration.

Question 3

Achieving a new integration after death may be difficult when .
A) mourners find they need not see themselves as alone
B) survivors successfully renegotiate their relationship to whatever they conceive the transcendent to be
C) funeral rituals only last a few days after the death
D) All of these
E) None of these

Accepted Answer

The answer of Achieving a new integration after death may...

Question 4

Aftercare programs in the funeral industry that involve extra staff but no extensive training and that offer telephone calls, newsletters, social, dinners, and travel illustrate .
A) casual (informal) aftercare programs
B) fundamental (formal) aftercare programs
C) standard (formal) aftercare programs
D) premier (formal) aftercare programs
E) regular (informal) aftercare programs

Accepted Answer

The answer of Aftercare programs in the funeral industry that...

Question 5

Support groups for the bereaved that offer opportunities for mutual aid and self-help in coping with loss and grief may be:
A) Time-limited or ongoing and open-ended
B) Led by a professional facilitator or an experienced bereaved person
C) Focused on all types of bereavement or on a specific type of loss
D) All of these
E) None of these

Accepted Answer

Support groups for the bereaved can take different forms and structures, including time-limited or ongoing and open-ended, led by a professional facilitator or an experienced bereaved person, and focused on all types of bereavement or on a specific type of loss. The best support groups cater to the needs and preferences of the participants and offer a safe and supportive space for mutual aid and self-help in coping with loss and grief. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

Question 6

Hospice bereavement follow-up services are usually offered by:
A) Psychotherapists
B) Clergy persons
C) Physicians and nurses
D) Social workers
E) Trained volunteers

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hospice bereavement follow-up services are usually offered...

Question 7

Hospice bereavement care _.
A) is an essential component of hospice work
B) arises directly out of the hospice philosophy of holistic care
C) begins at the moment of admission to a hospice program
D) All of these
E) None of these

Accepted Answer

Hospice bereavement care is an essential component of hospice work that arises directly out of the hospice philosophy of holistic care. It begins at the moment of admission to a hospice program and continues for at least a year after the patient's death. Therefore, all of the given choices are correct.

Question 8

How have online resources been used in recent years to cope with loss and grief?
A) To create communities of bereaved persons for emotional support
B) To maintain continuing bonds with the deceased
C) For ongoing legacy memorialization
D) All of these
E) None of these

Accepted Answer

Online resources have been used in recent years to create communities of bereaved persons for emotional support, maintain continuing bonds with the deceased, and for ongoing legacy memorialization. These resources include social media platforms, online support groups, virtual memorials, and digital archives.

Question 9

The shared loss experience that underlies and makes possible effectiveness in bereavement support groups is called:
A) Catharsis
B) Identification
C) Guidance
D) Instillation of hope
E) Altruism

Accepted Answer

The shared loss experience that underlies and makes possible effectiveness in bereavement support groups is called identification, as group members can relate and empathize with each other's experiences of loss.

Question 10

Bereavement follow-up services in hospice programs are intended to .
A) be accepted by all families served by the hospice program
B) function as transitional services
C) include individuals engaged in complicated mourning
D) exclude old problems and focus on new challenges
E) be utilized for no more than six months

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bereavement follow-up services in hospice programs are...

Question 11

Hospice bereavement services
A) are exclusively offered to hospice patients and their family members
B) use personal contacts rather than mailings
C) do not include support groups for the bereaved
D) include services offered to community members
E) are limited to services offered by professionals

Accepted Answer

Hospice bereavement services may include support groups, counseling, educational resources, and other services for community members who have experienced the death of a loved one, not just for hospice patients and their families. While personal contact may be part of the service, it is not exclusively used, and services may be provided by trained volunteers or other non-professionals as well as professionals.

Question 12

Grave markers in contemporary American society .
A) often display elaborate epitaphs
B) frequently take the form of wooden markers
C) typically involve flower arrangements
D) are often flush to the ground
E) None of these

Accepted Answer

In contemporary American society, grave markers are often flush to the ground. Elaborate epitaphs, wooden markers, and flower arrangements are not as typical.

Question 13

After the death of a loved one, disintegration can occur at .
A) the social level
B) the familial level
C) the individual level
D) All of these
E) None of these

Accepted Answer

Disintegration can occur at all levels - social, familial, and individual - after the death of a loved one. At the social level, the person may experience a loss of friends, social connections, and a sense of belonging. At the familial level, the death of a loved one can lead to tensions between family members, changes in family roles, and a breakdown in communication. At the individual level, the person may experience feelings of loneliness, guilt, depression, and a loss of their sense of identity. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Question 14

The Serenity Prayer asks God to give us:
A) Courage to change things that should be changed
B) Grace to accept things that cannot be changed
C) Wisdom to distinguish between things that should be changed and things that cannot be changed
D) All of these
E) None of these

Accepted Answer

The Serenity Prayer includes all three elements: courage to change things that should be changed, grace to accept things that cannot be changed, and wisdom to distinguish between the two. Therefore, the best choice is D, all of these.

Question 15

When All the Friends Have Gone is a book about .
A) support groups for the bereaved
B) hospice bereavement follow-up programs
C) aftercare programs
D) grief therapy
E) Widow-to-Widow programs

Accepted Answer

The answer of When All the Friends Have Gone is...

Question 16

Individuals who experience the death of an important person in their lives may undergo "disintegration" in the sense that they experience:
A) A loss of integrity and unity within themselves
B) Disrupted sleep patterns
C) A feeling that they are "going crazy"
D) All of these
E) None of these

Accepted Answer

Individuals who experience the death of an important person in their lives may show signs of disintegration, which includes loss of integrity and unity within themselves, disrupted sleep patterns, and a feeling that they are "going crazy." This is a common response to grief and may require professional help for recovery.

Question 17

The central helping factors around which most bereavement support groups are organized include:
A) Unshared private experiences
B) Removal of hope
C) Lack of identification with other members
D) All of these
E) None of these

Accepted Answer

Bereavement support groups are organized around shared experiences, the restoration of hope, and identification with other members, not the options listed.

Question 18

Aftercare programs in the funeral industry that involve extra staff with specific training in bereavement issues and that offer special holiday programs and community education are examples of .
A) premier (formal) aftercare programs
B) casual (informal) aftercare programs
C) standard (formal) aftercare programs
D) fundamental (formal) aftercare programs
E) regular (informal) aftercare programs

Accepted Answer

The answer of Aftercare programs in the funeral industry that...

Question 19

Memorial photography in the United States .
A) is forbidden by state law
B) is an unhealthy custom
C) serves the needs of some people
D) has been available since the early 18th century
E) None of these

Accepted Answer

Memorial photography is a practice that serves the needs of some people, such as those who want to remember and commemorate their loved ones who have passed away. It is not forbidden by state law, nor is it considered an unhealthy custom. Memorial photography has been available since the early 19th century, and continues to be a meaningful way for some individuals to remember and honor their loved ones.

Question 20

Bereavement support groups are founded on .
A) their similarities to therapy groups
B) the shared life experiences of their members
C) their leadership by a professional facilitator
D) their grasp of real, substantive expertise as hierarchical
E) their focus on solving problems

Accepted Answer

Bereavement support groups are founded on the shared life experiences of their members, particularly the common experience of losing a loved one. While there may be a facilitator or leader involved, the support and connection between members is the primary focus rather than problem solving or expertise hierarchy. While there may be some similarities to therapy groups, the primary focus is on providing emotional support rather than professional treatment.

Quiz 11: Coping With Loss and Grief: Funeral Practices and Other Ways Communities Can Help

The title of Rabbi Kushner's book, When Bad Things Happen to Good People, is an example of which of the following characteristics of bereavement support groups?

The physical or geographical drawing together after a death of persons who ordinarily see little of each other in their everyday lives is primarily an example of:

Achieving a new integration after death may be difficult when .

Aftercare programs in the funeral industry that involve extra staff but no extensive training and that offer telephone calls, newsletters, social, dinners, and travel illustrate .

Support groups for the bereaved that offer opportunities for mutual aid and self-help in coping with loss and grief may be:

Hospice bereavement follow-up services are usually offered by:

Hospice bereavement care _.

How have online resources been used in recent years to cope with loss and grief?

The shared loss experience that underlies and makes possible effectiveness in bereavement support groups is called:

Bereavement follow-up services in hospice programs are intended to .

Hospice bereavement services

Grave markers in contemporary American society .

After the death of a loved one, disintegration can occur at .

The Serenity Prayer asks God to give us:

When All the Friends Have Gone is a book about .

Individuals who experience the death of an important person in their lives may undergo "disintegration" in the sense that they experience:

The central helping factors around which most bereavement support groups are organized include:

Aftercare programs in the funeral industry that involve extra staff with specific training in bereavement issues and that offer special holiday programs and community education are examples of .

Memorial photography in the United States .

Bereavement support groups are founded on .