Death and Dying Part 2

Childhood experiences with death are most likely to

"Your response to death is likely to be influenced by [your environment]. Life experiences—particularly those that involve an encounter with death or other significant loss—are powerful in shaping a person's attitudes and beliefs about death. When such experiences occur in early childhood, a person may become fully aware of the impact only in adulthood" pg. 70

What is the approximate death rate per 1000 in the United States today?

8.7 per 1000

According to the text, what is the leading cause of death in the United States today?

Heart disease

Identity vs. role confusion

Identity vs role confusion 11-18 This is where you ask who am i Change roles and we adapt to new situations and that requires us to dig up the floorboards She says death during this age threatens achievement It can affect but does not threaten it

Industry vs. inferiority

Industry versus inferiority 5-11 Active stage Recognition and encouragement are vital Death here and you have one less You have 1 less and that stops you Children are so intuitive and could tell what is going on

The sociological theory that most resembles the study of the human body is:

The Structural-Functionalist Approach: "Much as in studying the human body, where we look at the structure and function of various organs and their interrelationships, we can view society as an organic whole, with constituent parts working together to maintain each other and the whole society."

What are the five major social institutions delineated by sociologists?

The economy, the educational system, the family, the political system, and religion.

Trust vs. mistrust

Trust vs mistrust brith-2 The child seeking trust Death at this stage causes unpredictability

Autonomy vs. shame

. Autonomy vesus shame 2-3 This is toddler toilet training letting go and holding on Death at this age can cause a regression to earlier behaviors, clinging, crying, being more demanding You have a 3 year old that are experiencing death and they start crawling Play therapy

Approximately how much has the average life expectancy in the United States increased since 1900?

30 year increase. From 47years in 1900 to 77 years at the time the The Last Dance was written.

Hospital health care focuses primarily on which aspect of the patient's well-being?

Acute care of the sick and injured. Uses aggressive medical techniques to diagnose, provide treatment, and sustain life.

What does the statement "Death involves causality" mean?

Casuality - There are biological reasons for the occurrence of death. (One of the four empirical facts about death: Universality, Irreversibility, Nonfunctionality, and Casuality)

What are characteristics of the concept of invisible death?

Death is hidden from society generally. Care of the dying and the dead is taken care of by professionals. Deathbed scenes are dominated by efforts to delay or reverse death. Family and friends are less present physically and mentally. Mourning process is encouraged to be shortened by employers and friends and family. Ceremonies are shorter and more discreet

In many traditional societies, death is believed to occur because _______________? (more than one answer)

Ecological orientation: death as a works of the wind or moon, heredity, and behavioral excesses (not getting enough sleep, etc.) "A variety of socioeconomic and psychosocial, as well as natural and supernatural, factors are explored." May be a result of negative social interactions. May have offended the spirits/ancestors/gods/etc.

Define Epidemiologic transition.

Epidemiology: the study of patterns of health and disease. Epidemiologic transition: the redistribution of deaths from the young to the old. Reduced risk of dying at a young age from infectious disease and more people dying of degenerative diseases.

What percentage of the gross domestic product of the United States in 2000 was spent on health care?

More than 13% or $1.3 trillion

According to the text, what percentage of Americans are affiliated with a religious tradition?

Over 90% of Americans are affiliated with a religious tradition. 95% of teenagers believe in God. 25% of those teens believe that they are more faithful than their parents.

Traditional societies tend to view disease and death as ________________? (more than one answer)

Something is "out of balance". Because of this, they are public, not private events. The whole community is disturbed.

In which country was the most influential modern hospice established?

St. Christopher's Hospice in Sydenham, England.

Initiative vs. guilt

d. Initiative versus guilt 3-5 Preschool, seek your own direction your purpose, looking for approval, kindergarden teacher - most people remember then fondly, Why developmental stage Imitative behavior to help find a place, If death occurs here Children can feel guilty of the death, magical thinking what did I do to help contribute to this, if a death happens here it is careful to make sure they know its not there fault