111)Compared with survivors of other sudden deaths, people grieving a suicidal loss are more likely to

A)              experience disenfranchised grief.

B)              conclude that they could have prevented the death.

C)              engage in anticipatory grieving.

D)              recover more quickly.

112)The death of a __________ is the most difficult loss an adult can face.

A)              spouse

B)              parent

C)              sibling

D)              child

113)The death of a sibling not only deprives children of a close emotional tie, but also informs them

A)              that life is random.

B)              of their own vulnerability.

C)              that their sense of security is threatened.

D)              of spiritual connections.

114)Which of the following statements about children grieving the loss of a parent or sibling is true?

A)              Children grieving the loss of a parent or sibling suffer fewer physical symptoms than adults grieving the loss of a partner or child.

B)              Many children say they actively maintain mental contact with their dead parent or sibling, dreaming about and speaking to them regularly.

C)              Typically, children experience physical symptoms of grief for a few weeks and then experience more internal symptoms.

D)              In follow-up studies, children report that they rarely think about the deceased parent or sibling after one to three years.

115)Grief-stricken teenagers are

A)              usually more willing than school-age children to confide in parents.

B)              less likely than school-age children to escape from grief through acting-out behavior.

C)              more likely than school-age children to become depressed.

D)              more likely to adjust favorably if they are protected from the details of the death.

116)Geraldine’s husband died two years ago, just after she turned 81. Which of the following statements about Geraldine is most likely true?

A)              Geraldine displays many negative outcomes.

B)              The loss of her husband profoundly disrupted Geraldine’s life plans.

C)              After a period of intense grieving, Geraldine is faring well.

D)              Geraldine is experiencing disenfranchised grief.

117)Marion was forbidden by his gay partner’s family to attend his partner’s funeral or burial service. Marion is at risk for

A)              anticipatory grieving.

B)              disenfranchised grief.

C)              bereavement overload.

D)              unestablished bereavement.

118)Isabella’s mother died in May and her sister died in November. Isabella is at risk for

A)              anticipatory grieving.

B)              disenfranchised grief.

C)              bereavement overload.

D)              unestablished bereavement.

119)Ceremonies that commemorate death

A)              are strikingly different in various cultures.

B)              help mourners achieve control and avoid expressing their grief.

C)              are highly similar across cultures.

D)              are traditionally held three days after death.

120)At Chyna’s mother’s funeral, eulogies and music were designed to trigger release of deep emotion. Grief was expressed freely. Chyna’s family is most likely

A)              Quaker.

B)              Balinese.

C)              African American.

D)              Jewish.

121)Research suggests that group bereavement intervention sessions are best suited for __________, whereas an individually tailored approach works best for __________.

A)              reorganizing daily life; resolving grief

B)              confronting grief; resolving grief

C)              resolving grief; confronting grief

D)              confronting grief; reorganizing daily life

122)Effective interventions for children and adolescents following violent deaths

A)              include reexposure to the incident to help them confront their fears.

B)              deemphasize loss-oriented activities and focus on restoration-oriented activities.

C)              assist parents and teachers with their own distress so they can effectively offer comfort.

D)              deemphasize restoration-oriented activities and focus on loss-oriented activities.

123)Most bereaved individuals

A)              do not participate in bereavement interventions.

B)              seek group counseling.

C)              attend individual grief counseling.

D)              seek family therapy.

124)Death education at all levels

A)              strives to prepare students to be informed consumers of medical and funeral services.

B)              simply conveys information and rarely involves role playing or personal awareness exercises.

C)              often leaves students more uncomfortable about death than when they entered.

D)              benefits most bereaved people.

125)Death education

A)              is primarily geared toward medical professionals.

B)              is associated with increased death anxiety.

C)              is inappropriate for school-age children.

D)              has a goal of promoting understanding of social and ethical issues involving death.