PSY 241 - Epilogue Flashcards

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What is the definition of death in childhood?

Happy one day, sad the next; do not 'get over' the death of a parent, nor dwell on it; may take certain explanations literally.

What does terror management theory (TMT) suggest?

People adopt cultural values and moral principles in order to cope with their fear of death.

What are terminally ill adults concerned about during death in adulthood?

Worry about leaving something undone or leaving family members, especially children, alone.

What is a good death?

A death that is peaceful, quick, and painless, occurring after a long life in the company of family and friends, and in familiar surroundings. Signup and view all the answers

What is a bad death?

A death that lacks certain characteristics such as being peaceful and is dreaded, especially by the elderly. Signup and view all the answers

Match Kübler-Ross' stages of dying with their corresponding terms:

1 = Denial 2 = Anger 3 = Bargaining 4 = Depression 5 = Acceptance Signup and view all the answers

What is palliative care?

Designed not to treat an illness but to provide physical and emotional comfort to the patient and support and guidance to their family. Signup and view all the answers

What is hospice care?

An institution or program where terminally ill patients receive palliative care while caregivers provide skilled treatment to relieve pain and discomfort. Signup and view all the answers

What defines brain death?

Prolonged cessation of all brain activity with complete absence of voluntary movements; no spontaneous breathing; no response to pain, noise, and other stimuli. Signup and view all the answers

What is locked-in syndrome?

The person cannot move, except for the eyes, but normal brain waves are still apparent. Signup and view all the answers

What is a coma?

A state of deep unconsciousness from which the person cannot be aroused; the person is not yet dead. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a vegetative state?

A state of deep unconsciousness in which all cognitive functions are absent, although eyes may open, sounds may be emitted, and breathing may continue. Signup and view all the answers

What is passive euthanasia?

Withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment to hasten death. Signup and view all the answers

What does DNR stand for?

Do not resuscitate. Signup and view all the answers

What is active euthanasia?

A situation where someone takes action to bring about another person's death to end that person's suffering. Signup and view all the answers

What is physician-assisted suicide?

Physicians assist patients with terminal or incapacitating illnesses who wish to die by providing lethal doses of drugs or administering them. Signup and view all the answers

What is a living will?

A document that indicates what kinds of medical intervention an individual wants or does not want if incapable of expressing those wishes. Signup and view all the answers

What is bereavement?

The sense of loss following a death. Signup and view all the answers

What is mourning?

The ceremonies and behaviors prescribed by a religion or culture for expressing bereavement after a death. Signup and view all the answers

What is grief?

The powerful sorrow that an individual feels at the death of another. Signup and view all the answers

What is absent grief?

A situation in which overly private people cut themselves off from community customs that allow grief, leading to social isolation. Signup and view all the answers

What is disenfranchised grief?

A situation where certain people, although they are bereaved, are prevented from mourning publicly by cultural customs or social restrictions. Signup and view all the answers

What is incomplete grief?

A situation where circumstances interfere with the process of grieving. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Death in Childhood

Impulsivity in children manifests as fluctuating emotions; they may show happiness one moment and sadness the next regarding the loss of a parent.
Children do not fully process the death of a parent, often taking explanations literally.

Terror Management Theory (TMT)

TMT posits that individuals adopt cultural values and moral principles to manage their fear of death.

Death in Adulthood (Ages 25 to 60)

Terminally ill adults frequently experience concerns about leaving unfinished matters and the well-being of loved ones, particularly children.

Good Death

Defined as a peaceful, quick, and painless end that occurs after a long life, surrounded by family and friends in a familiar environment.

Bad Death

Characterized by a lack of peacefulness, pain, and the absence of comforting factors, leading to dread, especially among the elderly.

Kübler-Ross' Stages of Dying

The stages include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance, representing the emotional response to impending death.

Palliative Care

Focuses on providing physical and emotional comfort to patients rather than curing illnesses while also supporting their families.

Hospice

Institutions or programs dedicated to providing palliative care for terminally ill patients, emphasizing skilled pain management and comfort.

Brain Death

Represents the complete and prolonged cessation of all brain activity, with no voluntary movements or responsiveness; the individual is declared dead.

Locked-in Syndrome

Patients can only move their eyes while maintaining normal brain activity; they are not dead.

Coma

A deep state of unconsciousness from which the person cannot be aroused; the individual is not yet deceased.

Vegetative State

Characterized by a lack of cognitive functions, though basic automatic responses like breathing may continue; the person is not considered dead.

Passive Euthanasia

Involves withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatments to expedite death, including decisions like do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders.

DNR (Do Not Resuscitate)

A legal directive from a physician indicating that no resuscitation efforts should be made if the patient experiences cardiac or respiratory failure.

Active Euthanasia

Refers to taking specific actions to cause another person's death intentionally to alleviate suffering.

Physician-Assisted Suicide

Involves physicians providing terminally ill patients with lethal drugs, either by prescription or administration when patients cannot do so themselves.

Living Will

A legal document outlining a person's preferences regarding medical interventions in case they become unable to communicate those wishes.

Bereavement

The emotional experience of loss following a death.

Mourning

The cultural or religious rituals and behaviors prescribed to express grief and bereavement following a death.

Grief

A profound sense of sorrow experienced due to the death of someone significant.

Absent Grief

Occurs when individuals isolate themselves from community grieving practices, which can lead to social isolation.

Disenfranchised Grief

Describes situations where bereaved individuals are prevented from publicly mourning due to cultural or social restrictions.

Incomplete Grief

Results when external circumstances disrupt the normal grieving process, hindering emotional closure.

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This quiz focuses on key concepts from the epilogue of PSY 241, including the psychological impacts of death during childhood and adulthood. Explore terms like impulsivity and terror management theory as you test your understanding of these significant topics. Prepare to deepen your insights into how individuals cope with loss across different life stages.