Chapter 14: Death & Dying
Definitions of death are complicated by advancements in medical technology allowing for
_______ and determination of ______ death - correct answer-resuscitation , brain
Most people are dying in...? - correct answer-Hospitals
____ _____ do not understand that death is universal, inevitable or permanent. - correct
answer-Young children
________ may either avoid (personal fable) or become fascinated with death (gloom) -
correct answer-Adolescents
______ ______ don't think that death applies to them, so they don't plan for their possible
demise. - correct answer-Young adults
______ ______ adults are the most likely to fear death and feel a sense of urgency about
their mortality. *** - correct answer-Middle-aged
Death anxiety: - correct answer-feelings of apprehension and discomfort that lack an
identifiable source
Fear of death: - correct answer-apprehension that has a specific identifiable source
Death competency - correct answer-a capability and skill in dealing with death
_______ _______ appear to be less fearful than younger people. - correct answer-Older
people
What are some factors related to less fear - correct answer-Traditional religious beliefs in an
afterlife
Beliefs in angels or other personal guides
Strong beliefs in religious doctrines are connected with reduced death anxiety scores,
regardless of the religious denomination
Personality and coping skills developed throughout life are predictors of how we approach
death.
specific fears related to death - correct answer-Fear of pain and suffering
Fear of being alone at the end
Fear of the unknown
Fear of nonexistence
Fear of eternal punishment
Fear of loss of control
Definitions of death are complicated by advancements in medical technology allowing for
_______ and determination of ______ death - correct answer-resuscitation , brain
Most people are dying in...? - correct answer-Hospitals
____ _____ do not understand that death is universal, inevitable or permanent. - correct
answer-Young children
________ may either avoid (personal fable) or become fascinated with death (gloom) -
correct answer-Adolescents
______ ______ don't think that death applies to them, so they don't plan for their possible
demise. - correct answer-Young adults
______ ______ adults are the most likely to fear death and feel a sense of urgency about
their mortality. *** - correct answer-Middle-aged
Death anxiety: - correct answer-feelings of apprehension and discomfort that lack an
identifiable source
Fear of death: - correct answer-apprehension that has a specific identifiable source
Death competency - correct answer-a capability and skill in dealing with death
_______ _______ appear to be less fearful than younger people. - correct answer-Older
people
What are some factors related to less fear - correct answer-Traditional religious beliefs in an
afterlife
Beliefs in angels or other personal guides
Strong beliefs in religious doctrines are connected with reduced death anxiety scores,
regardless of the religious denomination
Personality and coping skills developed throughout life are predictors of how we approach
death.
specific fears related to death - correct answer-Fear of pain and suffering
Fear of being alone at the end
Fear of the unknown
Fear of nonexistence
Fear of eternal punishment
Fear of loss of control
