Question 1

Terri's dad has died after a long illness,and her mom,who is only 57,now must face the role of widowhood.Terri's mother can expect all of the following EXCEPT
A) to experience financial hardship if he was the chief breadwinner.
B) to feel a huge emotional void if theirs had been a good marriage.
C) that friends will rally around and give her all of the support she needs.
D) serious depression, if her identity was structured around carrying for the dad.

Accepted Answer

While it is possible that friends may rally around and offer support, it cannot be guaranteed as everyone's social support system is different. The other options are possible outcomes that Terri's mom can expect to experience.

Question 2

Martinique just lost his wife of forty years.The main challenge he is likely to face is
A) economic strain.
B) cognitive deterioration.
C) social isolation.
D) physical shortcomings.

Accepted Answer

Social isolation is the most likely challenge that Martinique will face after losing his wife of forty years. Having been married for such a long time means that his wife played a significant role in his social life and support system. Losing her may leave him feeling lonely and isolated from social activities, which can negatively impact his mental health and well-being. While economic strain, cognitive deterioration, and physical shortcomings are also potential challenges, they are less likely to be the main difficulty that someone in Martinique's situation would face.

Question 3

Because each person's experience in dealing with loss is unique,mourning a miscarriage may also lead to confusion about how to handle the loss.Most grieving women studied have found that
A) spouses were of no help and did not understand their feelings.
B) doctors had little understanding about what they were going through.
C) differences in the way they and their husbands grieved became sources of tension and divisiveness.
D) support groups were not especially helpful for miscarriages.

Accepted Answer

According to the sentence, differences in the way women and their husbands grieved became sources of tension and divisiveness. The other options are not mentioned and cannot be inferred from the given sentence.

Question 4

In a study done in Finland,_____% of widowed men and ______% of widowed women died within five years of their spouse's death.
A) 10; 25
B) 21; 10
C) 20; 40
D) 40; 20

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is 21% of widowed men and 10% of widowed women died within five years of their spouse's death, according to the study done in Finland. This reflects the phenomenon known as the "widowhood effect," where the death of a spouse increases the mortality risk for the surviving spouse.

Question 5

For women especially,the distress of a loss can often be a catalyst for introspection.Widows often
A) suffer tremendous regret for the kind of wife they were.
B) are relieved that long-term care of another has come to an end.
C) discover submerged aspects of themselves and learn to stand on their own as they reevaluate their own lives.
D) behave foolishly because of loneliness and remarry in a short time.

Accepted Answer

Widows often have to navigate a new life alone after the death of their spouse, which can lead to introspection and self-discovery as they reevaluate their own lives and rediscover aspects of themselves they may have pushed aside during their marriage. While some may experience regret or relief, option C best captures the potential for personal growth and self-awareness after a loss. Option D relies on a stereotype of women behaving foolishly out of loneliness and seeking a quick remarriage, which is unfair and not necessarily true for all widows.

Question 6

Increases in life expectancy have changed views of suicide to include the view that
A) mature adults have a right to self-determination.
B) besides no longer being a crime, there is also no longer a social stigma against it.
C) religious beliefs no longer define suicide as sinful.
D) persons who choose to take their lives are always mentally ill.

Accepted Answer

With increases in life expectancy, there has been a shift towards emphasizing self-determination and personal autonomy, particularly among mature adults. This has led to a more nuanced view of suicide wherein individuals have the right to make choices about their own lives, including the decision to die.

Question 7

Which of the following are factors that affect the grief associated with the death of a child?
A) Age of child at time of death
B) The manner in which the child died
C) How many siblings the child left behind
D) All of these

Accepted Answer

All of these factors can affect the grief associated with the death of a child. The age of the child at the time of death can impact the level of attachment and the perceived potential for a future life. The manner in which the child died can also affect the intensity of grief and can create trauma for the parent. The number of siblings left behind can impact the support network of the family and the parent's ability to cope with the loss.

Question 8

Recently,Donatello has spent more time thinking about how many years he has left,as opposed to how many years are in front of him.We can speculate that Donatello is
A) an adolescent.
B) an emerging adult.
C) a middle-aged adult.
D) one of the young-old.

Accepted Answer

Donatello's focus on how many years he has left suggests that he is likely a middle-aged adult. This is because middle-aged adults often become more aware of their mortality and may begin to think more about their future life expectancy. Adolescents are typically more focused on the present and immediate future, while emerging adults are still developing a sense of their identity and may not be as focused on long-term planning. The young-old are typically 65-74 years old and may not be as preoccupied with thoughts of mortality as middle-aged or old-old adults.

Question 9

Children experience death in different ways depending on their cognitive and their emotional development.All of the following are mentioned in the textbook as reasons that make a loss more difficult for a child EXCEPT
A) the child may have had a troubled relationship with the person who died.
B) the death of the loved one may have been unexpected.
C) children may worry about their parents' reactions to the death.
D) the family may not have family and/or community support.

Accepted Answer

Children's concerns about their parents' reactions to death are not specifically mentioned as a factor that makes a loss more difficult for them. Instead, factors like the nature of the relationship with the deceased, the unexpectedness of the death, and the level of support available to the family are highlighted as influencing how challenging a loss can be for a child.

Question 10

Jasmine,a recent widow,can't seem to concentrate,can't sleep,and is feeling anxious a lot of the time.We would describe her reactions as
A) normal.
B) abnormal.
C) a source of concern.
D) All of these

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jasmine,a recent widow,can't seem to concentrate,can't sleep,and...

Question 11

The recent death of his father has sharpened Matthew's sense of mortality.As a result,he
A) has developed a greater appreciation of the value of his personal friendships.
B) has started far more arguments than usual with his wife.
C) feels the freedom to stop seeing people he never really liked that well.
D) is even more motivated to ignore the issues that he has with his own adult children.

Accepted Answer

The statement suggests that Matthew's sense of mortality has led him to appreciate his personal friendships more, indicating that he values his relationships more after his father's death. There is no indication that he has started more arguments with his wife, or that he is ignoring issues with his own adult children. While he may feel the freedom to stop seeing people he doesn't like, this is not stated as the best choice.

Question 12

Statistics on suicide are probably understated for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
A) traffic "accidents" are often a method of suicide.
B) medication overdoses can oftentimes be noted as "accidental."
C) there is pressure on reporting agents (police, doctors) to protect insurance claims.
D) None of these

Accepted Answer

The answer of Statistics on suicide are probably understated for...

Question 13

Children between the ages of 5 and 7 finally understand some basic tenets about death.All of the following are apparent to children at this age EXCEPT
A) what financial losses might mean to the family.
B) that death is irreversible.
C) that all living things die, making death universal.
D) that all functions cease at death and cannot be revived.

Accepted Answer

At this age, children may not fully understand the concept of financial losses and its impact on the family. However, they do understand that death is irreversible, universal and all functions cease at death.

Question 14

Julie was confused when her mom told her that her grandmother "had gone to a better place." According to Piaget,Julie is
A) 6 months old.
B) 5 years old.
C) 11 years old.
D) 16 years old.

Accepted Answer

At around 5 years old, children are in Piaget's preoperational stage of cognitive development. They tend to interpret information very literally, so abstract concepts like "going to a better place" can be confusing.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a positive aspect that might be gained from the death of a parent?
A) It can push adults to achieve a stronger sense of self.
B) Adults are now, more than ever, made aware of their own mortality.
C) Adults have the opportunity for a greater sense of responsibility and commitment to others.
D) Adults gain new power as "head of the family."

Accepted Answer

The gain of new power as "head of the family" is not a positive aspect that might be gained from the death of a parent. It is more of a neutral or negative aspect, as it can come with added stress and responsibilities that may not necessarily be welcomed. The other options - achieving a stronger sense of self, being made aware of one's own mortality, and developing a greater sense of responsibility and commitment to others - can all be positive outcomes of dealing with the loss of a parent.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT associated with a grieving 5-year-old?
A) Increased activity
B) Bed wetting
C) Loss of speech
D) Nightmares

Accepted Answer

Loss of speech is not typically associated with a grieving 5-year-old. Increased activity, bed wetting, and nightmares are commonly reported behaviors in grieving children.

Question 17

Four-year-old Klaus kind of understands that his grandfather is dead,but was a little worried that after he was buried,his grandfather might get hungry.Which cognitive aspect of death is Klaus struggling with?
A) Death is irreversible.
B) Death is universal.
C) Death is inevitable.
D) Death is nonfunctional.

Accepted Answer

Klaus is struggling with the cognitive aspect that death is nonfunctional. He thinks his grandfather may be hungry, indicating that he does not understand that the body and its organs cease to function after death.

Question 18

Approximately _____ of women are widowed by age 65.
A) 20%
B) 25%
C) 30%
D) 35%

Accepted Answer

Approximately 25% of women are widowed by age 65, reflecting the combination of women's longer life expectancy compared to men and the tendency for women to marry men older than themselves.

Question 19

Recognition of the finality of death and the inability to communicate anything further to the deceased often occurs
A) after the death of a parent.
B) after the death of a second parent.
C) after the death of a grandparent.
D) after the death of a pet.

Accepted Answer

The finality of death and the inability to communicate anything further to the deceased often occurs after the death of a second parent, as this marks the end of a generation and may lead to a greater sense of one's own mortality. The death of a first parent or grandparent may also elicit these feelings, but to a lesser extent. The death of a pet may lead to grief and a sense of loss, but typically does not involve the same level of existential contemplation as the death of a human family member.

Question 20

Age plays a significant part in how we accept the inevitability of death.Which of the following best describes a middle-aged person's view of death?
A) Extreme frustration that turns to rage
B) Thoughts change, and the focus is on how many years are left and how they should be spent.
C) The final crisis of integrity versus despair is resolved.
D) Realization that their life has had no meaning causes despair.

Accepted Answer

Middle-aged individuals are typically aware of their mortality, but still have many years of life ahead of them. Therefore, their focus shifts to how they can make the most of their remaining years and ensure they leave a positive legacy.

Quiz 19: Dealing With Death and Bereavement

Terri's dad has died after a long illness,and her mom,who is only 57,now must face the role of widowhood.Terri's mother can expect all of the following EXCEPT

Martinique just lost his wife of forty years.The main challenge he is likely to face is

Because each person's experience in dealing with loss is unique,mourning a miscarriage may also lead to confusion about how to handle the loss.Most grieving women studied have found that

In a study done in Finland,_% of widowed men and __% of widowed women died within five years of their spouse's death.

For women especially,the distress of a loss can often be a catalyst for introspection.Widows often

Increases in life expectancy have changed views of suicide to include the view that

Which of the following are factors that affect the grief associated with the death of a child?

Recently,Donatello has spent more time thinking about how many years he has left,as opposed to how many years are in front of him.We can speculate that Donatello is

Children experience death in different ways depending on their cognitive and their emotional development.All of the following are mentioned in the textbook as reasons that make a loss more difficult for a child EXCEPT

Jasmine,a recent widow,can't seem to concentrate,can't sleep,and is feeling anxious a lot of the time.We would describe her reactions as

The recent death of his father has sharpened Matthew's sense of mortality.As a result,he

Statistics on suicide are probably understated for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Children between the ages of 5 and 7 finally understand some basic tenets about death.All of the following are apparent to children at this age EXCEPT

Julie was confused when her mom told her that her grandmother "had gone to a better place." According to Piaget,Julie is

Which of the following is NOT a positive aspect that might be gained from the death of a parent?

Which of the following is NOT associated with a grieving 5-year-old?

Four-year-old Klaus kind of understands that his grandfather is dead,but was a little worried that after he was buried,his grandfather might get hungry.Which cognitive aspect of death is Klaus struggling with?

Approximately _____ of women are widowed by age 65.

Recognition of the finality of death and the inability to communicate anything further to the deceased often occurs

Age plays a significant part in how we accept the inevitability of death.Which of the following best describes a middle-aged person's view of death?