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A legal document that specifically outlines the types of medical procedures that can be applied if a person becomes terminally ill is called a _____ will.

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Free radical theory is best categorized as a _____ theory of aging.


A) programmed
B) hormonal
C) mutation
D) damage

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It is most accurate to say that biological death


A) is a single event with a clear-cut end point.
B) occurs when a person stops breathing.
C) is a process consisting of multiple events and the line between life and death is blurry.
D) officially occurs when the heart stops beating.

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The phrase "once dead, always dead" best matches the death concept of


A) finality.
B) irreversibility.
C) continuing bonds.
D) biological causality.

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Progeria is best associated with


A) extended lifespan.
B) accelerated aging.
C) severe mental retardation.
D) irreversible comas.

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Telling a young child that death is like "going to sleep" is


A) a good way to protect him or her from the brutality of death.
B) a good way to help him or her understand that death happens to everyone.
C) likely to contribute to his or her misconception that death is a temporary state.
D) likely to lead to a more mature conception of why people die.

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Damage theories of aging stress the impact of haphazard errors in cells.

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While dealing with his wife's death, Chuck says, "I will deal with the financial issues this week, probably cry next week, and then tackle the issues of dealing with her parents the following week." This statement provides a great example of the _____ model of coping.


A) complicated
B) assisted
C) dual-process
D) engagement

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A _____ pattern of grief is characterized by heightened and then diminishing distress after the loss.


A) common
B) chronic
C) resilient
D) depressed-improved

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Research on young children with terminal illnesses shows that they


A) usually know that they are going to die.
B) should not be told the details about their illness or that they are going to die.
C) do not have any idea that their illness will result in death.
D) continue to focus on what will happen to them as adults.

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Javier's wife died five years ago. He still daily sets a place at the table for his wife, and breaks into tears when he must sit down, once again, without his wife beside him at the table. According to the grief work perspective, Javier's grief reaction is best termed _____ grief.


A) normal
B) chronic
C) distorted
D) inhibition

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Three months after her mother died, 13-month-old Jessica, who initially searched everywhere for her mom and then appeared very sad, has now taken a renewed interest in playing with her toys and interaction with new people. Bowlby would suggest that Jessica is in the _____ phase of bereavement.


A) protest
B) detachment
C) despair
D) complicated

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Vaughn says, "I believe that everyone has the right to tell other people what they want done in the case they get hurt badly. For example, if I am ever in an accident and go into a coma, I do not want anyone hooking me up to any machines to keep me alive. That's why I have a piece of paper that says that they cannot do that to me!" This statement indicates that Vaughn is a strong proponent of


A) assisted suicide.
B) physician-assisted suicide.
C) active euthanasia.
D) living wills.

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Anticipatory grief involves grieving


A) without the expression of emotions.
B) that violates cultural standards.
C) before death occurs.
D) in stages.

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Based on statistics, which United States resident would you expect to have the shortest lifespan?


A) Tyler, an African-American male
B) Tonya, an African-American female
C) Taylor, an European-American male
D) Teri, an European-American female

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Statistically, an individual born in _____ would have the shortest life expectancy.


A) Sweden
B) Japan
C) China
D) Zambia

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Passive euthanasia results in instantaneous death.

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Preschool-aged children who are dying are most likely to


A) stop engaging in normal activities with their peers.
B) behaviorally act out their frustrations regarding the illness through violent pretend play.
C) talk a great deal about their feelings regarding death.
D) give away their belongings.

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_____ grief is not fully recognized by others and is generally harder to cope with than other forms of grief.


A) Anticipatory
B) Disenfranchised
C) Chronic
D) Finality

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Jen's 70-year-old Uncle Ben who lives in the United States just died. As a knowledgeable individual, Jen would realize statistically, the most likely cause of his death was


A) heart disease.
B) suicide.
C) cancer .
D) cerebrovascular disease.

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