Exam 12: Children

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The vignette near the outset of Chapter 12 in the eighth edition of Death & Dying, Life & Living describes an audiovisual, "And We Were Sad, Remember?", in which a father tells his child "you don't have to worry about that [death] for a hundred years." In so doing, the father is not:

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Identify and explain three key elements in a proactive program of prior preparation to help children get ready to cope with issues associated with sadness and loss.

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1. Open communication: One key element in a proactive program of prior preparation for children to cope with sadness and loss is open communication. This involves creating a safe and supportive environment where children feel comfortable expressing their feelings and asking questions about difficult topics. By encouraging open communication, children can better understand and process their emotions related to sadness and loss.

2. Education and awareness: Another important element is providing education and awareness about sadness and loss. This can include teaching children about the normalcy of experiencing sadness and the different ways people cope with loss. By providing age-appropriate information and resources, children can develop a better understanding of their emotions and learn healthy coping strategies.

3. Building resilience: Lastly, a proactive program should focus on building resilience in children. This involves teaching them skills to adapt and cope with challenges, as well as fostering a sense of hope and optimism. By helping children develop resilience, they can better navigate through difficult times and develop a positive outlook on coping with sadness and loss. This can include activities such as mindfulness exercises, emotional regulation techniques, and building a support network of trusted adults and peers.

According to Erikson's theory of the human life cycle, the predominant developmental issue in early childhood is _________.

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Which of the following is a significant variable that affects children's interactions with death?

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Bluebond-Langner's research with dying children demonstrated that as such children acquired information about their illnesses, changes occurred in their _________.

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Research about sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)has taught us that:

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During the period from birth to adolescence, the largest number of deaths occurs in:

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An eight-year-old child has learned that his teenage sister was in a car accident and died. His mother has told him that his sister is only staying over at a friend's house. What problems are likely to result for the boy from this mother's actions?

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Jorge is seven years old. He has been receiving chemotherapy for two years, but now his cancer is in its terminal phase. He is asking questions about what will happen to his toys after he can't play with them anymore. Your best response would be to:

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Which of the following is not true about grieving children?

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Which of the following sentences is likely to be more difficult for a child to comprehend: "I will die," or "You are dead"? Explain your answer.

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According to Speece and Brent, many researchers have been systematically unwilling to enter into nonnaturalistic aspects of children's concepts of death. This relates most closely to which of what Speece and Brent called sub-concepts of the concept of death?

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The leading cause of death among children 1-4 years of age in the United States is _________.

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Speece and Brent concluded that most studies of children's understandings of death have found that most children understand the key bioscientific sub-concepts of the concept of death by the age of:

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Maria Nagy reported that children in what she termed Stage 1 view death as _________.

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Identify and comment on two specific issues associated with the question of whether children should be prohibited from attending funerals.

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According to Speece and Brent, the sub-concept of death most closely related to the recognition that "all living things must eventually die" is _________.

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Maria Nagy reported that children in what she termed Stage 2 are likely to view death as _________.

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To say that children engage in "magical thinking" means they _________.

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Identify and explain three (3)guidelines that you would recommend to adults who are trying to help bereaved children cope with death.

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