Psychology & Counseling (From Funeral Service Compend) *For Boards*

Grief is best relieved by: a) repressing the feeling and forgetting it b) expressing it outwardly by crying c) becoming hostile and angry d) purchasing a grand funeral beyond one's means

expressing it outwardly by crying

A COMMON PATTERN of SYMPTOMS and reactions experience by those who have lost relative or friends through death is known as: a) grief b) sorrow c) mourning d) grief syndrome

grief syndrome

Which of the following examples explain how funeral service facilitates grief: a) denies a face to face confrontation with death b) it provides the experience of pain in grief c) it provides an opportunity to repress thoughts and feelings about the deceased

it provides an opportunity to repress thoughts and feelings about the deceased

The PSYCHOLOGICAL needs of the bereaved family: a) need to be isolated b) need to be left alone c) need their emotional ties to remain with the deceased as before d) need emotional support

need emotional support

Crying is: a) an emotion b) an external response to an emotion c) an internal response to an emotion d) an extrinsic source of frustration

an external response to an emotion

The 2nd stage of death and dying according to Kubler-Ross is:

anger

Which of the following is a STYLE OF COUNSELING rather than a TYPE of counseling: a) informational b) psychotherapy c) person-centered d) situational

person-centered

John, age 5, began using "baby-talk" and bed-wetting after the birth of a baby brother. He was using the defense mechanism of: a) repression b) displaced regression c) regression d) identification

regression

The assumption of BLAME DIRECTED toward ONE'S SELF BY OTHERS is called:

shame

An unsuccessful attempt made by a person to end his own life is called: a) suicidal ideation b) genocide c) suicidal gesture d) suicide

suicidal gesture

Which of the following FORMS of BEHAVIOR illustrates "REGRESSION" by an adult: a) saying that he did not want the job anyway b) throwing a temper tantrum c) blaming the other person d) "turning the other cheek

throwing a temper tantrum

The purpose of the funeral rite is: a) for the family to repress their grief b) to face confrontation with death c) to prevent the recall of memories of the deceased d) to allow for denial of feelings

to face confrontation with death

According to Worden, which of the following are Tasks of Mourning: I. Experience pain of grief and isolate from friends and relatives II. Accept reality of loss and withdraw emotional energy from deceased III. Acknowledge the death and do not think about the deceased IV. Adjust to new environment and invest energy in new relationships a) I, II b) II, IV c) II, III d) I, II, IV

b) II, IV

The STATE of ESTRANGEMENT an individual feels in social settings that are viewed as foreign, unpredictable or unacceptable is known as: a) anomic grief b) shock c) death anxiety d) alienation

alienation

Which of the following are objectives of psychology: a) to help people learn more effectively b) to make better adjustments to life situations c) to understand why people do the things they do d) all of these

all of these

According to client-centered counseling, the necessary quality of a counselor being in touch with reality and other's perception of one-self is termed: a) communication b) positive regard c) rapport d) congruence

congruence

The 3rd of Kubler-Ross' stages of dying is identified as: a) depression b) denial c) anger d) bargaining

bargaining

The modern definition of psychology is that it is the study of human: a) mind b) soul c) beliefs d) behavior

behavior

Person-centered counseling is also referred to as:

client-centered counseling

Which of the following is a need of the bereaved: a) confirm reality b) repress emotions c) eliminate security d) deny emotional support

confirm reality

The age at which a child understands DEATH AS BEING BOTH FINAL and INEVITABLE is:

9 and up

Which of the following would argue that counseling is associated with good communication: a) Sigmund Freud b) Carl Rogers c) Elisabeth Kubler-Ross d) Edgar Jackson

Carl Rogers

Which of the following is a document signed by persons who want to be allowed to die: a) The Right to Euthanasia b) The Living Will c) The Freedom of Information Consent d) The Pre-Arrangement Form

The Living Will

With regard to the American funeral rite, which of the following does the FUNERAL ACCOMPLISH, at least in part: I. Emphasizes the finality of death and memorializes the loved one II. Gives the opportunity to express emotion and receive comfort III. Gives family closure and positive memories IV. Points out the sad, short nature of life and gives the bereaved time to think of reasons for guilt and blame a) I, II, III b) I, II c) IV d) II, IV

a) I, II, III

Which of the following are components of "UNIQUENESS OF GRIEF": I. How the bereaved perceives the loss and the bereaved's age II. Somatic distress and hostile reactions III. The age of deceased and involvement IV. Bereaved's preparation for loss and the bereaved's inner strengths and outer resources a) I, IV b) II, III c) III, IV d) I, II

a) I, IV

Which of the following is a "Task of Mourning" according to Worden: a) reflect the reality of the loss b) experience the pain of grief and repress the emotions c) adjust to an environment in which the deceased is missing d) to withdraw emotional energy and keep to oneself

adjust to an environment in which the deceased is missing

In grief the INABILITY of the individual to ADJUST TO LIFE WITHOUT the presence of the deceased, or a FEELING OF LESS SIGNIFICANCE in the world is called:

alienation

Grieving that occurs PRIOR TO THE ACTUAL LOSS is:

anticipatory grief

Usually the best way to meet our problems is to: a) withdraw b) repress them c) lie about them d) attack them directly

attack them directly

A state, condition, or event produced when we lose someone or something of value best describes the term: a) bereavement b) mourning c) loss d) grief

bereavement

An event producing ACUTE DEPRIVATION of loss due to death of one in whom EMOTIONAL CAPITAL has been invested is: a) fear b) frustration c) bereavement d) mourning

bereavement

A realistic attitude during death: a) can be best developed in early childhood b) can be best developed during adolescence c) can be best developed by avoiding the subject d) cannot be achieved

can be best developed in early childhood

A formal or symbolic act of observance is called a: a) funeral b) committal service c) ceremony d) graveside service

ceremony

Grief extending over a long period of time without resolution is called:

complicated grief

In "Tasks of Mourning" , which of the following are TWO of the MAIN COMPONENTS: I. Accept the reality of the loss II. Develop traits of the deceased III. Call on inner strengths IV. Experience the pain of grief a) I, II b) III, IV c) II, III d) I, IV

d) I, IV

The final component of Attachment Theory states that: a) the level of reliance upon the deceased dictates the response b) strong emotional attachment to the deceased usually results in chronic grief c) the greater the potential for loss, the more intense the reaction d) there is an inverse relationship between the amount of money in the estate and the level of effort to prevent the death

the greater the potential, the more intense the reaction

Anticipatory grief allows: a) the loss to hurt more b) the loss not to be felt c) the grief work to be shortened d) the mourning process to be worked through at a slower place

the grief work to be shortened

Which of the following is a SOMATIC disturbance in grief: a) anger b) sadness c) tightness of chest d) confusion

tightness of chest

Which of the following is Worden's 2nd "Task of Mourning": a) accept the reality of the loss b) to experience the pain of grief c) to adjust to an environment without the deceased d) re-invest in another relationship

to experience the pain of grief

"Emovere," the Latin root of the word "emotion," means: a) to hate b) to frustrate c) to move out or stir up d) to enjoy

to move out or stir up

In his service to the public, the FD must always be conscious of the basic ______ which consistently maintains and improves his ability to communicate with the community: a) behavior b) trust c) service d) situation

trust

A NORMAL SOMATIC disturbance in grief is: a) bewilderment b) loneliness c) weakness d) fear

weakness

A type of grief which is suppressed and or postponed is: a) delayed grief b) uncomplicated grief c) chronic grief

delayed grief

Overactivity, acquisition of symptoms of the deceased, isolation from friends and family, and furious hostility toward a specific person are part of what theory: a) tasks of mourning b) delayed grief c) normal grief reactions d) three phases of grief

delayed grief

The 4th stage of dying according to Kubler-Ross is: a) anger b) denial c) bargaining d) depression

depression

That TYPE of SELF DESTRUCTION in which a person has LITTLE or NO GROUP IDENTIFICATION and is seen as a LONER is referred to as a: a) egoistic suicide b) homicide c) anomic suicide d) natural death

egoistic suicide

Which of the following is NOT a manifestation of normal grief: a) anger b) somatic disturbances c) confusion d) extreme withdrawal

extreme withdrawal

To ASSIST IN THE UNDERSTANDING of the circumstances or situation the individual is experiencing, and to assist that person in the selection of an alternative adjustment if necessary is known as: a) facilitating b) guidance c) counseling d) communication

facilitating

Blame directed toward one's self based on real or unreal conditions is called:

guilt

_____ in its broadest sense includes the patient and family prior to the time of death, at the time of death of the patient and care of the family during the bereavement period: a) euthanasia counseling b) after-serve call c) hospice d) self help groups

hospice

Which type of counseling involves sharing a BODY of SPECIAL INFORMATION with a counselee: a) situational b) informational c) psychology d) psychotherapy

informational

Which of the following is NOT an ADVANTAGE of DIRECTIVE COUNSELING approach: a) it encourages dependence by the bereaved b) it takes less time c) it's fairly easy to learn and conduct d) it allows the FD to provide necessary information and guidelines

it encourages dependence by the bereaved

All of the following are referred to as characteristics of the helping FD except: a) empathy b) respect c) warmth and caring d) judgmental attitude

judgmental attitude

A type of grief reaction when the person experiences symptoms and behavior which causes them difficulty, but the do not see or recognize the fact that these are related to the loss: a) exaggerated grief b) uncomplicated grief c) chronic grief d) masked grief

masked grief

Which of the following is NOT one of the NORMAL REACTIONS in LINEMAN'S symptomatology of normal grief: a) no interruptions in patterns of conduct b) sensation of somatic distress c) preoccupations with images of the deceased d) feelings of guilt

no interruptions in patterns of conduct

Establishing a rapport with the client, appraising the client's problems, and accepting the client's attitudes and feelings are factors specifically associated with which style of counseling: a) situational b) informational c) non-directive d) directive

non-directive

CARL ROGERS is most frequently associated with what type of counseling:

non-directive counseling

Which of the following would NOT be a DESIRED INTERVIEW TECHNIQUE during funeral arrangements: a) verbal communication b) feedback c) non-verbal communication d) none of these

none of these

Which of the following SELF CONCEPT factors would NOT affect the ABILITY of the FD to effectively communicate with his clientele: a) persuasion b) attitudes c) thoughts d) physical appearance

persuasion

The common name for a STRONG IRRATIONAL FEAR that is DIFFICULT to ELIMINATE is: a) psycho-neurosis b) phobia c) psychosis d) neurosis

phobia

A relation of HARMONY, CONFORMITY, ACCORD or AFFINITY established in any human interaction is called:

rapport

A CONSCIOUS postponement of ADDRESSING ANXIETIES and concerns defines:

suppression