Death And Dying Flashcards
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What is loss?
The undesired change or removal of a valued object, person, or situation.
What is actual loss?
Includes death of a loved one or relationship, theft, deterioration, destruction, and disaster.
Define perceived loss.
An internal loss, such as losing innocence or purity after telling a lie.
What does physical loss refer to?
Injuries such as limb amputation or loss of function.
What are psychological losses?
Losses affecting hope, faith, or dreams, commonly seen in areas of sexuality, fairness, and trust.
What is external loss?
Actual losses of objects of monetary value.
Define environmental loss.
A change in the familiar, even if perceived as positive, like moving to a new home.
What constitutes loss of significant relationships?
Actual loss of spouses, siblings, family members, or significant others through death, divorce, or separation.
What is grief?
The physical, psychological, and spiritual responses to a significant loss.
What is mourning?
Actions associated with grief, such as wearing black or being silent.
Define bereavement.
The period of mourning and adjustment after a loss.
What factors affect grief?
- Significance of loss
- Support system
- Unresolved conflicts
- Circumstances of loss
- Previous loss
- Spiritual/cultural beliefs and practices
- Timeliness of death
How do children perceive death?
They often believe death is temporary and later understand it happens but think it doesn’t apply to them.
What challenges do adolescents face in grief?
They struggle with emotional maturity and may feel responsible for siblings after a parent’s death.
What is uncomplicated grief?
The natural response to the loss of a person or object with expected feelings and behaviors.
Define complicated grief.
Prolonged acute grief characterized by intense emotions and length of time, potentially leading to depression or isolation.
What is chronic grief?
Begins as normal grief but continues for the long term.
What is masked grief?
Grief expressed through other behaviors, such as increased drinking instead of sadness.
Define delayed grief.
Grief that is put off until a later time.
What is anticipatory grief?
Grief experienced before a loss occurs, such as a spouse grieving during a long illness.
Who proposed the three stages of grief?
George Engel.
What are the three stages of grief according to Engel?
- Shock and disbelief
- Developing awareness of the loss
- Restitution and recovery
What does John Bowlby’s attachment theory describe?
The reaction to strong emotional bonds and the need to work through processes to avoid complicated grief.
List the four stages of grief according to Bowlby.
- Shock and numbness
- Yearning and searching
- Disorganization and despair
- Reorganization
