THANATOLOGY - QUIZ 1
Define Thanatology - Answer- There are many definitions!
The scientific study of death and the practices associated with it (surrounding circumstances, phenomena and practices related to it, the psychological mechanisms of dealing with them); includes the study of the ne...
THANATOLOGY - QUIZ 1
Define Thanatology - Answer- There are many definitions!
The scientific study of death and the practices associated with it (surrounding
circumstances, phenomena and practices related to it, the psychological
mechanisms of dealing with them); includes the study of the needs of the ill and their
families, ways to lessen suffering
Describe where the word "thanatology" - Answer- originates from the Greek word
"Thanatos", which means death
Describe some historical beliefs about death - Answer- - Belief that one was being
cursed for human wrong-doing;
- Egyptians originated the belief of an afterlife - provided places (tombs) to dwell and
store items needed for life after death (death was a transition to another existence);
- Christianity suggested an afterlife is determined by deeds and beliefs while living;
- views of death are organized around themes of one's self-awareness, society's
defense against the uncontrollability of nature, the belief in an afterlife, and the
believe in the existence of evil
What are the five patterns in attitudes of Western societies toward death? - Answer-
1. The tame death (death is uncontrollable and threatens society; must be defended
against)
2. Death of self (identify remains distinct and the dead are seen as living in the
afterlife and controlling their descendants)
3. Remote and imminent death (death is viewed as a combination of horror and
fascination)
4. The death of the other (focus on pain from the separation of a loved one)
5. The invisible death
What was a finding of Kubler-Ross in their research on death and dying? - Answer-
The emotional needs of the dying were not being met. The way of caring is not
sustainable, or morally or ethically correct
Define palliative care - Answer- - May take place in the person's home, hospital, or
place dedicated to the care of dying people (hospice);
- is intended to focus on quality of life rather than curing or prolonging it;
- services range from pain and symptom control to psychological and spiritual
counselling
Why is it important to be educated on death, dying, and bereavement? - Answer-
Help us deal with what we face ourselves and help us help others who are facing
these challenges
What are the 6 goals of education in thanatology? - Answer- 1. Personal enrichment
(cope better with information)
, 2. Plans for the future (needing to know what decisions they will need to make and
what resources are available)
3. Participation in society (will of citizens must direct municipal, provincial, territorial,
and federal policy about the resources available)
4. Professional and vocational training (provide needed knowledge about
psychological, social, emotional, and spiritual needs for the dying and their families)
5. Communication (knowing the right things to say and do)
6. Understanding the continuing effects of bereavement (understanding different
feelings and reactions to death in the lifespan, how issues may develop, grief...)
Define loss - Answer- Removal of someone or something that we hold precious,
valuable, and very meaningful.
- I.e., amputation of a limb, end of a relationship, someone dies
Define bereavement - Answer- State or condition that an individual is left in when a
loss occurs; includes grief, physical, emotional, and spiritual reactions
Define grief - Answer- Reaction(s) to the loss of something meaningful in life
Define mourning - Answer- Way in which grief is expressed by the individual
- Expressed in different ways according to your experiences with loss and observing
how others react to it
- Styles will differ among individuals or groups (cultures)
Define subsequent temporary upsurges of grief (STUGs) - Answer- Brief periods in
which grief for the deceased is experienced anew; as though the bereavement had
just occurred
Explain Elisabeth Kubler-Ross's Stage Model in dying - Answer- Stages in the
emotional trajectory of dying and also applicable to the bereaved
1. Denial and isolation
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance
**One can move through the stages in a non-linear manner; some may never
experience a stage (i.e., acceptance)
How do attitudes affect the talk about death and dying? - Answer- The attitudes we
have will determine whether we will talk about these issues and our wishes for our
final days
- These attitudes may differ widely
What does Aries suggest about Western world views about death? - Answer- We
view death as ugly and invisible; people are dying in institutions/hospitals in the
hands of medical personnel and funeral directors rather than at home
- Results: family and community try to be involved in prolonging life and view death
as a failure of the medical system; death is seen in a medical room with machines
- Fear of death centers around the process of dying rather than on death itself
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