BMS Psychology of Grief Counseling 3

Question 1

Disenfranchised grief, as described by Kenneth Doka, refers to grief that:

Accepted Answer

Is not openly acknowledged, publicly mourned, or socially supported

Answer

Doka defined disenfranchised grief as grief experienced when a loss is not recognized as significant by social norms, leaving the bereaved without social support.

Question 2

Which population is most at risk for experiencing disenfranchised grief in the context of mortuary science?

Accepted Answer

Same-sex partners not legally recognized as next of kin

Answer

Same-sex partners who lacked legal recognition historically faced disenfranchised grief, as institutions may not acknowledge their loss or give them decision-making rights.

Question 3

The concept of 'anticipatory grief' is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Mourning that begins before an expected death occurs

Answer

Anticipatory grief refers to the mourning process that begins when a terminal diagnosis is given, allowing partial psychological preparation before the actual death.

Question 4

A funeral director notices a bereaved son is overly composed and businesslike, showing no visible emotion during arrangements. This may indicate:

Accepted Answer

An instrumental grieving style focused on problem-solving

Answer

Martin and Doka's model describes instrumental grievers who express grief through action and problem-solving rather than emotional expression, which is a valid grieving style.

Question 5

According to attachment theory applied to grief, individuals with an anxious attachment style are most likely to experience:

Accepted Answer

Intensified, prolonged grief with difficulty regulating emotions

Answer

Anxiously attached individuals tend to experience intensified separation distress and have greater difficulty self-regulating after a loss, increasing risk for prolonged grief.

BMS - Bachelor of Mortuary Science Practice Test

BMS - Bachelor of Mortuary Science Practice Test

BMS Psychology of Grief Counseling 3