Josue has incurable cancer. However, he promises to lead a reformed life dedicated to God if God spares his life. In this scenario, Josue is in which of the following Kübler-Ross' stages of dying?
- denial
- hope
- bargaining
- acceptance
Bargaining: Kübler-Ross’ third stage of dying, in which the dying person develops the hope that death can somehow be postponed.
Myette's doctor tells her that she has breast cancer and that her tests show that the cancer has spread to her lungs, liver, and other vital organs. Myette says, "I don't think I have cancer. I feel great. The lab obviously has my test results mixed up with someone else's. I'm still young and have so many more years to live." In the context of Kübler-Ross' stages of dying, Myette is in the stage of dying referred to as ________.
- anger
- denial and isolation
- bargaining
- depression and acceptance
Grief: The emotional numbness, disbelief, separation anxiety, despair, sadness, and loneliness that accompany the loss of someone we love.
In the context of Kübler-Ross' stages of dying, in the ________ stage, the dying person recognizes that denial can no longer be maintained.
- anger
- bargaining
- acceptance
- isolation
Anger: Kübler-Ross’ second stage of dying, in which the dying person’s denial gives way to anger, resentment, rage, and envy.
Which of the following observations is true of finding meaning and purpose in lives in the event of death?
- Studies have found that educating dying people about Kübler-Ross' stages help them overcome depression.
- Only people with terminal illnesses are benefited by disconnecting the self from love objects.
- Studies have found that spirituality helps buffer dying individuals from severe depression.
- Involvement of community organizations helps minimize the pain and depression faced by dying individuals.
Spirituality: Experiencing something beyond oneself in a transcendent manner and living in a way that benefits others and society.
Which of the following statements is an accurate criticism of Kübler-Ross' theory of dying?
- She underestimates the amount of time people stay in the anger stage.
- She did not consider that men and women go through each stage differently.
- She did not demonstrate the existence of the five-stage sequence.
- She ignored that most people do not realize they are dying.
Theory: An interrelated, coherent set of ideas that helps to explain phenomena and facilitate predictions.
Kübler-Ross describes the ________ stage as the end of the dying struggle.
- anger
- acceptance
- bargaining
- depression
Acceptance: Kübler-Ross’ fifth stage of dying, in which the dying person develops a sense of peace, an acceptance of her or his fate, and, in many cases, a desire to be left alone.
Which of the following is Kübler-Ross' fifth stage of dying?
- depression
- acceptance
- bargaining
- anger
Acceptance: Kübler-Ross’ fifth stage of dying, in which the dying person develops a sense of peace, an acceptance of her or his fate, and, in many cases, a desire to be left alone.
"No, it can't be me. It's not possible," thinks Clara when she hears the news of her terminal illness. In this scenario, Clara is in which of the following Kübler-Ross' stages of dying?
- acceptance
- bargaining
- denial and isolation
- depression
Grief: The emotional numbness, disbelief, separation anxiety, despair, sadness, and loneliness that accompany the loss of someone we love.
Irene, a terminally ill cancer patient, has finally accepted the certainty of her death. Now, she refuses to have any visitors in her hospital room and spends most of her time crying and grieving. In this scenario, Irene is most likely in which of the following stages of dying?
- anger
- acceptance
- bargaining
- depression
Major Depression: A mood disorder in which the individual is deeply unhappy, demoralized, self-derogatory, and bored. The person does not feel well, loses stamina easily, has poor appetite, and is listless and unmotivated. Major depression is so widespread that it has been called the “common cold” of mental disorders.
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross believed that when a person is dying of a terminal illness, depression is
- a temporary phase that friends and family should help the person through as quickly as possible.
- the first phase a person goes through when he or she learns that death is imminent.
- part of the normal process of detaching the self from love objects.
- an uncommon reaction that signals that the person needs professional counseling to cope with death.
Attachment: A close emotional bond between two people.
Which of the following is Kübler-Ross' fourth stage of dying?
- depression
- acceptance
- bargaining
- anger
Major Depression: A mood disorder in which the individual is deeply unhappy, demoralized, self-derogatory, and bored. The person does not feel well, loses stamina easily, has poor appetite, and is listless and unmotivated. Major depression is so widespread that it has been called the “common cold” of mental disorders.
Ada knows that she has liver cancer and that she will not live much longer. Based on her mother's advice, she joins a prayer group and begins attending church regularly. In her prayers, she asks God to let her live one more year and promises God that she will set everything right with her family and loved ones. In the context of Kübler-Ross' stages of dying, Ada is most likely in the ________ stage.
- bargaining
- denial
- anger
- acceptance
Bargaining: Kübler-Ross’ third stage of dying, in which the dying person develops the hope that death can somehow be postponed.
According to Kübler-Ross, ________ is the stage of dying in which a person develops the hope that death can somehow be postponed or delayed.
- bargaining
- acceptance
- depression
- anger
Bargaining: Kübler-Ross’ third stage of dying, in which the dying person develops the hope that death can somehow be postponed.
Which of the following is Kübler-Ross' third stage of dying?
- denial and isolation
- acceptance
- bargaining
- anger
According to Kübler-Ross, during the ________ stage of dying, the realization of loss is great and those who symbolize life, energy, and competent functioning are especially salient targets of the dying person's resentment and jealousy.
- bargaining
- anger
- depression
- acceptance
Anger: Kübler-Ross’ second stage of dying, in which the dying person’s denial gives way to anger, resentment, rage, and envy.
Rueben has been diagnosed with lung cancer and has been told by his doctor that he has only a few more weeks to live. He is shocked as he thought his symptoms were merely because of chest congestion and that they were not too serious. After speaking with the doctor, he comes to know that his death is imminent and there is nothing he can do about it. He thinks that it is unfair because he has never smoked a cigarette all his life. He starts questioning himself and his loved ones "Why me?" In the context of Kübler-Ross' stages of dying, which stage is most likely exemplified in this scenario?
- acceptance
- denial
- bargaining
- anger
Anger: Kübler-Ross’ second stage of dying, in which the dying person’s denial gives way to anger, resentment, rage, and envy.
According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, which of the following is the second stage of dying?
- denial and isolation
- bargaining
- acceptance
- anger
In the context of Kübler-Ross' stages of dying, after accepting the certainty of death, a period of ________ or preparatory grief may appear.
- anger
- acceptance
- bargaining
- depression
Major Depression: A mood disorder in which the individual is deeply unhappy, demoralized, self-derogatory, and bored. The person does not feel well, loses stamina easily, has poor appetite, and is listless and unmotivated. Major depression is so widespread that it has been called the “common cold” of mental disorders.
According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, which of the following is the first stage of dying?
- denial and isolation
- bargaining
- acceptance
- depression
Grief: The emotional numbness, disbelief, separation anxiety, despair, sadness, and loneliness that accompany the loss of someone we love.
According to research studies, which of the following statements about widows is true?
- Widows outnumbered widowers by eight to one.
- Widows usually receive large insurance settlements at the death of their spouse.
- A widow is more likely to remarry than a widower.
- Volunteering reduced widowed older adults' loneliness.
Which of the following is true of reactions of widowed individuals following the death of a spouse?
- Most tend to get back to normal life after a brief grieving period.
- They were likely to intensify their religious and spiritual beliefs.
- They were keen to get back into marital relations as early as possible.
- Most of them experienced prolonged grief periods and developed depressive symptoms.
Religiousness: The degree to which an individual is affiliated with an organized religion, participates in prescribed rituals and practices, feels a sense of connection with its beliefs, and is involved in a community of believers.
________ can be used to avoid the destructive impact of shock by delaying the necessity of dealing with one's death.
- Acceptance
- Denial
- Anger
- Depression
DNA: A complex molecule that contains genetic information.
Which of the following can be the most useful benefit of denying one's imminent death?
- Denial allows the person to fully address the issue of death.
- Denial helps shield family members from negative feelings.
- Denial encourages the person to further develop his or her understanding of what will happen after death.
- Denial can help insulate the dying person from coping with intense feelings of anger.