Question 1

When considering strategies for helping children to cope with bereavement, which of the following WOULD NOT be considered advisable?

Accepted Answer

Avoiding direct discussion of what the child may be thinking and feeling about the death would not be considered advisable. It is important to encourage open communication and allow the child to express their feelings and concerns. Suppressing or ignoring their emotions can lead to long-term negative consequences.

Question 2

In her studies of terminally ill children, Bluebond-Langner found that they tended to move through five stages in the acquisition of information. The first stage can best be described by the statement:

Accepted Answer

The first stage of Bluebond-Langner's five stages of information acquisition in terminally ill children is "I have a serious illness."

Question 3

The episode of the terminally ill three-year-old boy and stuffed duck toy he played with each time he was hospitalized suggests that:

Accepted Answer

The fact that the terminally ill three-year-old boy had a special bond with his stuffed duck toy and played with it each time he was hospitalized suggests that very young children can understand death more acutely than adults would like to believe. The boy's attachment to the toy and the way he interacted with it suggest that he was aware of his declining health and perhaps even his impending death to some extent.

Question 4

It is recommended that dying children be given:

Accepted Answer

All three options are important and necessary for supporting dying children. Giving them the opportunity to express their concerns can help them feel heard and validated. Confirming their worth and normalcy can help combat any feelings of isolation or shame. Assuring them that they will not be abandoned can alleviate fears and provide comfort.

Question 5

Often dying children fear that:

Accepted Answer

Dying children often fear that they will not be a part of what will happen in the family when they are gone. This fear is related to the fact that they know their death will have a significant impact on their family and they want to make sure they are still a part of the family even after they are gone. They may worry that they will be forgotten or that their siblings will not include them in their thoughts and conversations.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT typical of the experiences of SIBLINGS of dying children?

Accepted Answer

Siblings of dying children often experience confusion about their role in the family, feelings of guilt and ambivalence, and uncertainty about the future. However, receiving too much attention from parents to compensate for time given to the dying sibling is not typical. In fact, siblings may feel neglected or overlooked during this difficult time.

Question 7

According to Papadatou, nurses and physicians who commonly work with terminally ill children experience a condition known as "the wounded healer." This condition is considered to be a form of:

Accepted Answer

"The wounded healer" refers to the concept of disenfranchised grief, where healthcare professionals experience grief that is not openly acknowledged or socially supported, often due to the nature of their work with terminally ill children.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT one of the recommended ways of approaching a child who has concerns about his or her own impending death?

Accepted Answer

Conveying a sense of urgency can cause unnecessary stress and anxiety for the child. It is important to give the child time to process their feelings and provide support in a calm and patient manner. The other options are recommended approaches for addressing a child's concerns about their impending death.

Question 9

One complication parents experience as a result of their attempts to keep the relationship with their dying child alive is that of:

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Question 10

The concept of a legally "competent child" with the right to make decisions about his or her own health care has been:

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Question 11

Children are seldom given the opportunity to participate in open discussions on death-related topics because families tend to follow the rule of silence.

Accepted Answer

Many families avoid discussing death-related topics with children due to cultural, religious, or personal beliefs. This can lead to children having limited knowledge and understanding about death, which can impact their grieving process later in life.

Question 12

Studies indicate that college students have very little recollection of their childhood experiences with death.

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Question 13

Historical observations strongly suggest that concern with death is a recent theme in children's play.

Accepted Answer

Historical observations actually suggest the opposite - that death has been a common theme in children's play throughout history. Examples include games like "Playing Dead" or "Cops and Robbers" where "death" or "capture" are part of the play scenario.

Question 14

The research case history sample shows that there is now a transitional generation of parents who are trying to communicate in an open manner with their children, although their own experience was of family silence about death.

Accepted Answer

The statement is accurate according to the information given in the research case history sample.

Question 15

In her research on the stages of death comprehension in childhood, Nagy found that children in Stage 1, from three to five years old, have not yet learned to attribute negative emotions to death, and so death does not arouse anxiety for these children.

Accepted Answer

Nagy found that children in Stage 1 understand death as a form of continued existence or sleep, but they do not yet grasp its finality or universality, which does not directly relate to their attribution of negative emotions or anxiety towards death.

Question 16

There seems to be a tendency for children in America today to move through the stages at an earlier age than the children studied by Nagy.

Accepted Answer

While there is no direct comparison between the children studied by Nagy and children in America today, research suggests that children are reaching developmental milestones earlier than they used to. This may be due to a variety of factors, including changes in parenting practices and advancements in technology and education.

Question 17

Kenyon (2001) found that children with superior intellectual and verbal ability tend to rationalize more than other children and, as a result, are more likely to develop a less sophisticated death concept.

Accepted Answer

Kenyon (2001) did not find that children with superior intellectual and verbal ability tend to rationalize more and develop a less sophisticated death concept. In fact, research generally suggests that higher intellectual and verbal abilities in children are associated with a more sophisticated understanding of complex concepts, including death.

Question 18

Stranger anxiety is a factor in younger children's understanding and response to death.

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Question 19

Older children focus more on their own possible death than younger children.

Accepted Answer

According to research, older children (ages 9-11) tend to focus more on their own possible death than younger children (ages 6-8). Younger children may have a limited understanding of death and may not fully grasp their own mortality.

Question 20

In both American and Japanese cultures, life and death are viewed as categories that need to be kept separate rather than as part of a broader totality that also includes the afterlife.

Accepted Answer

In American culture, life and death are often viewed as separate categories, with a clear distinction between the living and the dead. However, in Japanese culture, there is a more fluid understanding of life and death, with beliefs in spirits and ancestors playing a significant role, indicating a broader totality that includes the afterlife.

Quiz 10: Death in the World of Childhood