GRIEF AND DEATH

Question 1

What is the definition of bereavement?
A) A collection of feelings and behaviors associated with the loss of a person
B) A state of sadness or loneliness following a loss
C) The process of moving on after a loss
D) An emotional detachment from a loved one

Answer 1

B) A state of sadness or loneliness

Question 2

Grief is best described as:
A) A temporary period of happiness after reconnecting with loved ones
B) The physical pain experienced after a loss
C) The collection of feelings and behaviors associated with the loss of a person
D) A refusal to acknowledge a person’s death

Answer 2

C) The collection of feelings and behaviors associated with the loss of a person

Question 3

Which of the following is most likely to cause grief, as defined in psychology?
A) A disagreement with a friend
B) The loss of a personal belonging
C) The death of a family member or close friend
D) Missing an important event

Answer 3

C) The death of a family member or close friend

Question 4

What is the main difference between bereavement and grief?
A) Bereavement is a physical response, while grief is emotional
B) Bereavement is a state of sadness or loneliness, while grief includes the feelings and behaviors associated with a loss
C) Bereavement only occurs after sudden deaths, while grief is gradual
D) There is no difference; they are the same

Answer 4

B) Bereavement is a state of sadness or loneliness, while grief includes the feelings and behaviors associated with a loss

Question 5

Which of the following is a feeling commonly associated with bereavement and grief?
A) Crying
B) Numbness
C) Insomnia
D) Restlessness

Answer 5

B) Numbness

Question 6

All of the following are feelings linked to grief and bereavement except:
A) Sadness
B) Anxiety
C) Restlessness
D) Guilt

Answer 6

C) Restlessness

Question 7

Which of these is considered a behavioral response to grief?
A) Depression
B) Loneliness
C) Crying
D) Anger

Answer 7

C) Crying

Question 8

A person experiencing insomnia, withdrawal, and restlessness after the death of a loved one is displaying:
A) Typical feelings of grief
B) Typical behaviors associated with grief
C) Unrelated symptoms
D) Signs of physical illness only

Answer 8

B) Typical behaviors associated with grief

Question 9

Which combination correctly pairs a feeling and a behavior associated with grief?
A) Guilt and insomnia
B) Crying and sadness
C) Numbness and withdrawal
D) Both A and C

Answer 9

D) Both A and C

Question 10

During the grieving process, people are often surprised by:
A) How quickly they recover
B) How little the loss affects them
C) The strength of the emotions they experience
D) Their desire to isolate from everyone permanently

Answer 10

C) The strength of the emotions they experience

Question 10

Which is not a characteristic of grief?
A) extremely common for person to be critical over their actions to help individual before death
B) Belief that they should’ve died instead
C) Anger towards God or family
D) Total absence of feeling and able to move on quickly

Answer 10

D) Total absence of feeling and able to move on quickly

Question 11

Which of the following symptoms is normal during grief?
A) Insomnia, crying spells and social withdrawal
B) A constant sense of worthlessness
C) Complete emotional numbness for years
D) The total absence of sadness

Answer 11

A) Insomnia, crying spells and social withdrawal

Question 12

Which of the following is considered a warning sign that professional help may be needed during the grief process?
A) Crying spells
B) Sense of worthlessness
C) Feelings of anger toward others
D) Periodic sadness

Answer 12

B) Sense of worthlessness

other signs:
severe
guilt, or thoughts of suicide

Question 13

Anticipatory grief is usually experienced by someone who:
A) Has no connection to the person dying
B) Is observing a loved one slowly dying from a terminal illness or unexpected injury
C) Experiences the sudden death of a friend
D) Avoids dealing with loss altogether

Answer 13

B) Is observing a loved one slowly dying from a terminal illness or unexpected injury

Question 14

One possible response during anticipatory grief is for a person to:
A) Feel completely indifferent to the loved one
B) Prematurely separate and withdraw from the dying loved one
C) Ignore the situation and pretend it isn’t happening
D) Immediately recover emotionally

Answer 14

B) Prematurely separate and withdraw from the dying loved one

Question 15

How can anticipatory grief affect the impact of the loss at the time of death?
A) It always increases the impact
B) It can lessen the impact because some emotional processing happens beforehand
C) It prevents any emotional reaction
D) It makes the grieving process irrelevant

Answer 15

B) It can lessen the impact because some emotional processing happens beforehand

Question 16

In some cases, anticipatory grief can lead to:
A) A total avoidance of the loved one
B) A stronger sense of closeness to the loved one before death
C) No emotional attachment whatsoever
D) A refusal to acknowledge any impending loss

Answer 16

B) A stronger sense of closeness to the loved one before death

may cause a greater sense of loss at time of death

Question 17

Which of the following is the first phase of grief?
A) Resolution
B) Anguish
C) Shock and denial
D) Acceptance

Answer 17

C) Shock and denial

Question 18

How long can the Shock and Denial phase last?
A) Just a few minutes
B) A few minutes to several weeks
C) Years
D) It never ends

Answer 18

B) A few minutes to several weeks

Question 18

During the Shock and Denial phase, it is common for a person to:
A) Return immediately to normal activities
B) Experience disbelief, numbness, and describe being “in shock”
C) Feel waves of mental pain and distress
D) Communicate openly about their loss

Answer 18

B) Experience disbelief, numbness, and describe being “in shock”

Question 19

The Anguish phase of grief is marked by:
A) A complete absence of emotion
B) Waves of distress, emptiness, and mental pain
C) Immediate acceptance of the loss
D) Focused problem-solving and moving forward

Answer 19

B) Waves of distress, emptiness, and mental pain

Question 19

Which of the following might a person experience during the Anguish phase?
A) A sense of euphoria
B) Believing they can see or hear the deceased
C) No emotional reaction at all
D) Total emotional resolution

Answer 19

B) Believing they can see or hear the deceased

Question 20

What typically happens during the Resolution phase of grief?
A) The person begins to resume normal activities and resolve the loss emotionally
B) The person experiences stronger and more frequent waves of pain
C) The person remains in denial indefinitely
D) The person completely forgets the loved one

Answer 20

A) The person begins to resume normal activities and resolve the loss emotionally

Question 21

How long can the Resolution phase of grief last?
A) A few minutes
B) One day
C) Many months
D) Never happens

Answer 21

C) Many months

Question 22

Which is not associated with symptoms of grief A) irritably B) Difficulty practicing acceptance C) Preoccupation w/ worthlessness D)Deep Sadness

Answer 22

C) Preoccupation w/ worthlessness

Question 23

Which is not a shared similarity of grief and depression: A) Intense malaise B) Prolonged difficulties in functioning C) loss of appetite D) Sleep disruptions

Answer 23

B) Prolonged difficulties in functioning

Question 24

Some people experience intense and disruptive feelings of grief while others don't which best describes why. A) They were not that close B) The expected it C)Muted, delayed or inhibited rxn to the loss

Answer 24

C)Muted, delayed or inhibited rxn to the loss

Question 25

Some people experience a more intense period of grief what is not a symptom that requires evaluation and treatment by professional A) too intense B) crying spells C) too inhibited D) too long

Answer 25

B) crying spells

Question 26

What is a hallmark of complicated grief? A) Quick acceptance of loss B) Intense intrusive thoughts lasting beyond a year C) Increased social interactions D) Complete emotional recovery within six months

Answer 26

B) Intense intrusive thoughts lasting beyond a year

Question 27

How common is complicated grief in bereaved individuals? A) Less than 10% B) About 25% C) Approximately 50% D) More than 75%

Answer 27

A) Less than 10%

Question 28

Which type of death is most likely to lead to complicated grief? A) Natural causes B) Sudden death C) Death due to illness D) Death from old age

Answer 28

B) Sudden death

Question 29

Which specific circumstance is mentioned as increasing the likelihood of complicated grief? A) Death due to chronic illness B) Death by accident C) Suicide D) Death from natural causes

Answer 29

C) Suicide

Question 30

What feelings might a bereaved person experience in complicated grief? A) Happiness and relief B) Strong feelings of isolation and emptiness C) Increased motivation and energy D) Frequent laughter and joy

Answer 30

B) Strong feelings of isolation and emptiness

Question 31

What is a common outcome for most people experiencing grief? A) They never recover B) They recover over time C) They become more isolated D) They develop chronic depression

Answer 31

B) They recover over time

Question 32

Which type of therapy is mentioned as being helpful for those stuck in the grieving process? A) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy B) Brief Supportive Therapy C) Psychoanalysis D) Group Therapy

Answer 32

B) Brief Supportive Therapy

Question 33

What benefit do support groups provide to grieving individuals? A) Financial assistance B) Mutual support, empathy, and understanding C) Professional therapy D) Medication prescriptions

Answer 33

B) Mutual support, empathy, and understanding

Question 34

When might a grieving person need medication? A) If they are grieving naturally B) If their depression is severe or lasts for more than a couple of months C) Immediately after the loss D) Only if they ask for it

Answer 34

B) If their depression is severe or lasts for more than a couple of months

Question 35

What is the focus of Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)? A) Analyzing past problems B) Understanding deep emotional issues C) Achieving desired outcomes rather than dwelling on problems D) Discussing family history

Answer 35

C) Achieving desired outcomes rather than dwelling on problems

Question 36

What is the "Miracle Question" in therapeutic techniques? A) A question about past regrets B) A hypothetical scenario asking what changes would occur if grief disappeared C) A question about daily routines D) A question about family relationships

Answer 36

B) A hypothetical scenario asking what changes would occur if grief disappeared

Question 37

What do therapists help clients to construct in SFBT? A) A detailed analysis of their grief B) A concrete vision of a preferred future C) A list of their problems D) A family history timeline

Answer 37

B) A concrete vision of a preferred future

Question 38

What is the purpose of scaling questions in therapy? A) To analyze past traumas B) To identify useful differences and establish goals C) To provide medication recommendations D) To focus solely on negative experiences

Answer 38

B) To identify useful differences and establish goals

Question 39

On a scaling question, what does a rating of 0 or 1 typically represent? A) The best the situation could be B) A neutral point C) The worst the problem has ever been D) A temporary improvement

Answer 39

C) The worst the problem has ever been

Question 40

What type of questions are designed to help clients identify times when their grief is less severe? A) Coping questions B) Scaling questions C) Exception-seeking questions D) Reflective questions

Answer 40

C) Exception-seeking questions

Question 41

What is the goal of exception-seeking questions? A) To highlight the client’s current problems B) To encourage clients to describe circumstances when their grief is absent C) To analyze the client's family history D) To give direct advice on coping strategies

Answer 41

B) To encourage clients to describe circumstances when their grief is absent

Question 42

Coping questions in therapy are designed to: A) Focus solely on the client’s grief B) Elicit information about unnoticed resources the client possesses C) Discuss past failures D) Establish a rigid plan for recovery

Answer 42

B) Elicit information about unnoticed resources the client possesses

Question 43

What are considered internal resources in therapy? A) Family and friends B) Community support groups C) The client’s skills, strengths, and beliefs D) Professional therapists

Answer 43

C) The client’s skills, strengths, and beliefs

Question 44

External resources in therapy may include: A) The client’s personal beliefs B) Supportive relationships and social networks C) The therapist’s techniques D) The client’s past experiences

Answer 44

B) Supportive relationships and social networks

Question 45

Which of the following is an example of a scaling question? A) "What do you think caused your grief?" B) "On a scale from 1 to 10, where would you rate your current feelings of grief?" C) "Can you describe a day when you felt happy?" D) "What are your thoughts about the past?" Answer: B) "On a scale from 1 to 10, where would you rate your current feelings of grief?"

Answer 45

B) "On a scale from 1 to 10, where would you rate your current feelings of grief?"

Question 46

What is an example of an exception-seeking question? A) "What makes you feel sad right now?" B) "Can you recall a time when your grief felt less intense?" C) "How long have you been feeling this way?" D) "What do you wish was different?"

Answer 46

B) "Can you recall a time when your grief felt less intense?"

Question 47

Which of the following is a coping question? A) "What do you think is the reason for your sadness?" B) "Even though things have been tough, how do you manage to get out of bed each day?" C) "Why do you think you feel this way?" D) "What is the worst part of your situation?"

Answer 47

B) "Even though things have been tough, how do you manage to get out of bed each day?"