funeral service compend - psychology & counseling

Which style of counseling focuses on the counselor taking a live speaking role?

directive

which of the following is NOT an example of a type of after care follow up?

discussing an impending death at a pre-need conference

The act of causing death painlessly so as to end pain and suffering for an individual is called

euthanasia

To assist in the understanding of the circumstances or situations the individual is experiencing, and to assist that person in the selection of an alternative adjustment if necessary is known as

facilitating

Usually the best way to meet our problems is to

Attack them directly

which of the following is NOT a determinant of grief?

income of the deceased

which of the following is NOT an advantage of the directive counseling approach?

it encourage dependence by the bereaved

which of the following is not considered to be a characteristic of sudden infant death syndrome?

it is based on heredity

the psychology needs of the bereaved family

need emotional support

crying is

an external response to an emotion

the common name for a strong irrational fear that is difficult to eliminate is

phobia

The science of human behavior is called

psychology

John, age five, began using "baby-talk" and bed wetting after the birth of a baby brother. He was using the defense mechanism of

regression

the assumption of blame directed towards one self by other is called

shame

The final component of Attachment Theory states that

the greater the potential for loss, the more intense the reaction

which of the following forms of behavior illustrates "regression" by an adult?

throwing a temper tantrum

"Emovere," the latin root of the word "emotion' means

to move out or stir up

A normal somatic disturbance in grief is

weakness

the state of estrangement an individual feels in social setting that are viewed as foreign, unpredictable or unacceptable is known as

alienation

During grief a person may experience

all of these

which of the following are objective of psychology?

all of these

the second stage of death and dying according to kubler-ross is

anger

Anytime someone helps someone else with a problem is one definition of

counseling

Which of the following is NOT one of the normal reactions in Lindemann's symptomatology of normal grief?

no interruptions in pattern of conduct

a more or less conscious postponement of addressing anxieties and concerns is called

suppression

the study of death is called

thanatology

The two most common forms of communication may be referred to as

verbal and non-verbal

The third of Kubler-Ross' stages of dying is identified as

bargaining

In "Task of Mourning", which of the following are two of the main components? 1.accept the reality of the loss 2.develop traits of the deceased 3.call on inner strengths 4.experience the pain of grief

1 and 4

which of the following are components of "Uniqueness of Grief'? 1.how the bereaved perceives the loss and the bereaved age 2.somatic distress and hostile reactions 3.the age of the deceased and involvement 4.bereaved preparation for loss and the bereaved inner strength and outer resources

1 and 4

A realistic attitude toward death

can best be developed in early childhood

A type of complicated grief which is prolonged and is excessive in duration is

chronic grief

person-centered counseling is also referred to as

client centered counseling

a non-directive method of counseling which stresses the inherent worth of the client and the natural capacity for growth and health is called ___ counseling

client-centered

A type of grief which is suppressed and or postponed is

delayed grief

With regard to the American funeral rite, which of the following does the funeral accomplish, at least in part? 1.emphasizes the finality of death and memorialize the loved one 2.gives the opportunity to express emotions and receive comfort 3.gives family closure and positive memories 4.points out the sad, short nature of life and gives the bereaved time to think of reasons for guilt and blame

1, 2 and 3

according to warden, which of the following are tasks of mourning? 1.experience pain of grief and isolate from friends and relatives 2.accept reality of loss and withdraws emotional energy from deceased 3.acknowledge the death and do not think about the deceased 4.adjust to new environment and invest energy in new relationship

2 and 4

The age at which a child understands death as being both final and inevitable is

9 years and above

which of the following is document signed by person who wants to be allowed to die?

The living will

Which of the following is the least likely reaction following a SIDS death?

acceptance

which of the following is a "task of mourning" according to worden?

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 called

anticipatory grief

The type of counseling which takes place when the family is selecting the services and items of merchandise after a death has occurred is called

at-need counseling

the modern definition of psychology is that it is the study of human

behavior

An event producing acute deprivation and loss due to death of one in whom emotional capital has been invested is

bereavement

a state, condition, or event produced when we lose someone or something of value best describe the term

bereavement

which of the following would argue that counseling is associated with good communication?

carl rogers

A formal or symbolic act or observance is called a

ceremony

grief extending over a long period of time without resolution is called

complicated grief

which of the following is a need of the bereaved?

confirm reality

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

congruence

another common name for sudden infant death syndrome would be

crib death

Anticipatory grief allows

the grief work to be shortened

Which of the following is NOT a distinct role of the funeral service counselor in helping a bereaved family gain insight into problems and discovering ways of coping with problems?

the ultimate decision of the funeral should be influenced by the funeral director

which of the following is a somatic disturbance in grief?

tightness of the chest

which of the following is Worden second "task of mourning"?

to experience the pain of grief

the purpose of the funeral rite is

to face confrontation with death

In his service to the public, the funeral director must always be conscious

trust

Overactivity, acquisition of symptoms of the deceased, isolation from friends and family, and furious hostility toward a specific person are part of what theory?

delayed grief

A protective coping mechanism characterized by an inability to perceive external reality is called

denial

the fourth stage of dying according to kubler-ross is

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

egoistic suicide

which of the following is a purpose of the funeral?

establish a socially accepted climate for mourning

Grief is best relieved by

expressing it outwardly by crying

which of the following is NOT a manifestation of normal grief?

extreme withdrawal

A common pattern of symptoms and reactions experienced by those who have lost relatives or friends through death is known as

grief syndrome

blamed directed towards one 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

hospice

Which type of counseling involves sharing a body of special information with a counselee?

informational

which of the following would NOT be an acceptable counseling principle applicable to funeral service?

insist the client gain a new perspective

which of the following examples explain how funeral service facilitates grief?

it provides the experience of pain in grief

all of the following are referred to as characteristic of the helping funeral director except

judgmental attitude

A type of grief reaction when the person experiences symptoms and behavior which causes them difficulty, but they do not see or recognize the fact that these are related to the loss

masked grief

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?

non-directive

Carl Rogers is most frequently associated with

non-directive counseling

which of the following would NOT be a desired interview technique during the funeral service arrangement conference?

none of these

which of the following is a style of counseling rather than a type of counseling?

person-centered

which of the following self concept factors would not affect the ability of the funeral director to effectively communicate with his clientele?

persuasion

A relation of harmony, conformity, accord or affinity established in any human interaction is called

rapport

an unsuccessful attempt made by a person to end his own life is called

suicidal gesture

A conscious postponement of addressing anxieties and concerns defines

suppression