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thanatology.

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The study of death and dying is known as:

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at home

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One hundred years ago, most people died _____________, while today they most often die in a hospital.

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become more religious after being confronted with this death.

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Sigrid's mother recently died after a long illness. Though Sigrid has not attended religious services since she was a child, it is likely that she will:

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abandoned.

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Children who are terminally ill fear that death means they will be:

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death is a terrifying topic that even adults can't discuss.

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Margie's mother has been reluctant to tell her that Grandpa Bo is dead. After keeping Margie home with a babysitter during the funeral, her mother has said things like, "Grandpa Bo had to go away." But Margie has heard adults talking about the death, and senses that her mother is avoiding the topic, and has come to the conclusion that:

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terror management theory

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According to ____________, adolescents and emerging adults engage in high-risk behaviors in order to cope with their fear of death.

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a fear of leaving something undone.

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James, age 50, is terminally ill. He is primarily focused on:

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accepting mortality.

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Many developmentalists believe that one sign of mental health in older adults is:

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near-death experience.

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Max was in critical condition when he arrived at the ER. His heart stopped and he almost died, but thanks to quick intervention survived the ordeal. As he healed, he discussed having the sense of floating in light and experiencing a sense of peace. Max seems to have had a:

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denial.

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According to Kübler-Ross, the first stage of dying is:

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Abraham Maslow

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The work of ____________ has been used to describe dying as a movement from a focus on physical needs through needs for love, safety, respect, and self-actualization, and finally to the acceptance of death.

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pain management.

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Laura has just entered a hospice. She can expect:

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relieve patients from pain and suffering.

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The goal of palliative care is to:

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they are addictive.

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Medications for pain relief were once underprescribed for the terminally ill primarily because:

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has locked-in syndrome.

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Juanita has just been evaluated by medical professionals. She cannot move any part of her body except for her eyes, but brain waves are still apparent. The doctor explains that Juanita is not dead, but:

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eyes not responding to pain and the lack of heartbeat.

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After an extensive review of studies on end of life brain functioning, researchers confirmed two indicators of death:

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is in a vegetative state.

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Mikal entered a state of deep unconsciousness after a serious accident. His cognitive functions have ceased though he is still breathing. His family and friends notice that his eyes have occasionally opened and he has made a few irregular sounds. Mikal:

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someone turns off a patient's respirator.

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An example of active euthanasia is when:

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physician-assisted suicide.

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George is terminally ill and in constant pain. He has asked his doctor for a prescription he can use to end his life. If the doctor gives the prescription and George uses it to die, it is considered:

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few

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In countries where it is legal, _________ terminally ill individuals choose assisted suicide.

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5

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Between 1998 and 2011, what percentage of the deaths in Oregon could be attributed to physician-assisted "death with dignity"?

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what medical intervention should be used if the person not conscious when a decision needs to be made.

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A living will is written to identify:

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complicated

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The type of grief that impedes a person's future life is called ___________ grief.

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absent

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Melina's father just died. She was very close to him, and simply cannot face the reality of his death. To those around her, it appears that Melina is not grieving at all. Melina is experiencing ____________ grief.

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disenfranchised grief.

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Ted's ex-wife died suddenly. Although their two children were included in the memorial service, Ted was intentionally excluded. Because he still cared about his ex-wife, he experienced:

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incomplete grief.

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Estelle's husband was flying a small plane when it disappeared above a wooded mountainside. His body was never recovered. In this loss, it is likely that Estelle is experiencing:

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allow expression of grief publicly.

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An important function of the mourning process is to:

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sometimes want strangers to know about a death.

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Paid obituaries in newspapers and roadside memorials illustrate the fact that mourners:

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normal

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Older adults who were securely attached in childhood are more likely to experience ___________ grief when a loved one dies.

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a continuing bond.

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In Western culture, viewing the deceased as a role model is seen as a healthy form of:

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had also been depressed before the death of their spouse.

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A longitudinal study of older married adults in Detroit found that widows and widowers who were depressed for years after the death of their spouse:

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