Understanding Grief and Loss

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According to the research, which attachment style showed the least distress after the loss of a partner?

Fearful-Avoidant attachment
Dismissive-Avoidant attachment (correct)
Secure attachment
Preoccupied attachment

What did the research find about Dismissive-Avoidant individuals' grief process compared to Secure individuals?

Dismissive-Avoidant individuals experienced more anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms compared to Secure individuals.
Dismissive-Avoidant individuals managed their affect by moving their attention away from threats to their independence and self-worth. (correct)
Dismissive-Avoidant individuals were more distressed and had more difficulty recovering from the loss.
Dismissive-Avoidant individuals stayed connected to the deceased partner and used them as a secure base.

Which attachment style had the most difficulty with the grieving process according to the research?

Secure attachment
Fearful-Avoidant attachment (correct)
Dismissive-Avoidant attachment
Preoccupied attachment

What did the research find about the relationship between initial grief intensity and later attitudes towards the deceased partner?

People with more intense initial grief reactions became more ambivalent towards their partner over time and remembered the relationship less favorably. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the starting notion about avoidant attachment and grief that the research aimed to examine?

Avoidant individuals would have more difficulty with grief, but it may depend on the type of avoidance. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How did the research define the different attachment prototypes?

Secure, Anxious-Preoccupied, Dismissive-Avoidant, and Fearful-Avoidant (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the research, how did the grief process differ between Secure and Dismissive-Avoidant individuals?

Secure individuals stayed connected to the deceased partner and used them as a secure base, while Dismissive-Avoidant individuals managed their affect by moving their attention away from threats. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the overall sample size and time frame of the study on avoidant attachment and grief?

The study included 59 bereaved adults and assessed grief at 4 and 18 months. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the research, what was the key finding about Fearful-Avoidant individuals' grief process?

Fearful-Avoidant individuals had the most difficult grieving process, followed by Preoccupied individuals. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the key finding about Preoccupied individuals' grief process according to the research?

Preoccupied individuals had the most difficult grieving process, following Fearful-Avoidant individuals. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the theoretical perspective on maintaining bonds with the deceased?

In Western European cultures, maintaining bonds with the deceased was historically more accepted, while in contemporary times it is less accepted. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the attachment perspective, which of the following statements is true?

Attachment styles are developed based on early experiences with significant caregivers and are carried forward into adult relationships. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which attachment style is described as involving both a desire and rejection of the loved one, leading to difficulty in resolving the loss?

Ambivalent attachment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text imply about the psychological relationship with a deceased loved one?

The psychological relationship persists even after the day-to-day interactions have ceased, potentially allowing for greater stability in one's sense of identity. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which cultural practice is mentioned as an example of maintaining bonds with the deceased?

Chinese families bringing food for the deceased and sharing a meal with them at a Montreal cemetery (D) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the prediction for individuals with an ambivalent attachment style regarding their grief reactions?

They are predicted to experience prolonged or chronic grief reactions. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned or implied in the text?

Individuals with a dismissive-avoidant attachment style are more likely to experience intense and prolonged grief reactions. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the attachment perspective, which of the following statements is true regarding individual differences in attachment?

The notion is that people develop an attachment style based on early experiences with significant caregivers. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is consistent with the information provided in the text?

The psychological relationship with a deceased loved one may contribute to a greater stability in one's sense of identity. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information in the text, which of the following statements about the attachment perspective is true?

The attachment perspective proposes that ambivalent attachment may lead to difficulty in resolving the loss of a loved one. (B) Signup and view all the answers

The attachment perspective suggests that people develop an attachment style based on their early experiences with significant caregivers.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

In Western European cultures, maintaining bonds with the deceased was historically less accepted than in other cultures.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

The prediction is that individuals with ambivalent attachment styles tend to have brief and easily resolved grief reactions.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Chinese families bringing food for the deceased and sharing a meal with them at a Montreal cemetery is an example of a culturally accepted practice in Western European cultures.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

The grief process differs significantly between Secure and Dismissive-Avoidant individuals according to the research findings.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following theoretical perspectives with their corresponding concepts:

Attachment perspective = Relevance of ambivalence to grief Cultural acceptance in maintaining bonds with the deceased = Historically more accepted in Western European culture Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts related to grief with their implications:

Ambivalent attachment = Involves desire and rejection of the loved one Fearful-Avoidant attachment = Key finding about grief process Preoccupied attachment = Key finding about grief process Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with their accuracy based on the text:

Greater stability in sense of identity = Result of psychological relationship even without day to day interactions Prediction for prolonged grief reactions = Related to ambivalent attachment style Significance of early experience with caregivers = Basis for developing attachment style Western European cultures acceptance of relationship with deceased = Historically maintained bonds with deceased Signup and view all the answers

Match the following cultural practices with their cultural contexts:

Sharing a meal at a Montreal cemetery = Chinese cultural practice Bringing food for the deceased and sharing a meal = Western European cultural practice Historical acceptance of maintaining bonds with the deceased = More common in Western European culture Continued relationship with the deceased = Well accepted outside contemporary Western European cultures Signup and view all the answers

Match the following findings about attachment styles with their corresponding implications on grief reactions:

Dismissive-Avoidant individuals = Comparison of grief process with Secure individuals Preoccupied individuals = Least distress after partner's loss Fearful-Avoidant individuals = Key finding about grief process Ambivalent attachment style = Difficulty coming to any sense of resolution of loss Signup and view all the answers

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According to the research, which attachment style showed the least distress after the loss of a partner?

What did the research find about Dismissive-Avoidant individuals' grief process compared to Secure individuals?

Which attachment style had the most difficulty with the grieving process according to the research?

What did the research find about the relationship between initial grief intensity and later attitudes towards the deceased partner?

What was the starting notion about avoidant attachment and grief that the research aimed to examine?

How did the research define the different attachment prototypes?

According to the research, how did the grief process differ between Secure and Dismissive-Avoidant individuals?

What was the overall sample size and time frame of the study on avoidant attachment and grief?

According to the research, what was the key finding about Fearful-Avoidant individuals' grief process?

What was the key finding about Preoccupied individuals' grief process according to the research?

Which of the following statements best describes the theoretical perspective on maintaining bonds with the deceased?

According to the attachment perspective, which of the following statements is true?

Which attachment style is described as involving both a desire and rejection of the loved one, leading to difficulty in resolving the loss?

What does the text imply about the psychological relationship with a deceased loved one?

Which cultural practice is mentioned as an example of maintaining bonds with the deceased?

Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the prediction for individuals with an ambivalent attachment style regarding their grief reactions?

Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned or implied in the text?

According to the attachment perspective, which of the following statements is true regarding individual differences in attachment?

Which of the following statements is consistent with the information provided in the text?

Based on the information in the text, which of the following statements about the attachment perspective is true?

The attachment perspective suggests that people develop an attachment style based on their early experiences with significant caregivers.

In Western European cultures, maintaining bonds with the deceased was historically less accepted than in other cultures.

The prediction is that individuals with ambivalent attachment styles tend to have brief and easily resolved grief reactions.

Chinese families bringing food for the deceased and sharing a meal with them at a Montreal cemetery is an example of a culturally accepted practice in Western European cultures.

The grief process differs significantly between Secure and Dismissive-Avoidant individuals according to the research findings.

Match the following theoretical perspectives with their corresponding concepts:

Match the following concepts related to grief with their implications:

Match the following statements with their accuracy based on the text:

Match the following cultural practices with their cultural contexts:

Match the following findings about attachment styles with their corresponding implications on grief reactions:

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