CBP CBP Child and Adolescent Bereavement

Question 1

Which developmental stage is MOST likely to exhibit 'magical thinking' as a response to the death of a parent?

Accepted Answer

Early childhood (ages 2–7)

Answer

Children in Piaget's preoperational stage (ages 2–7) commonly use magical thinking, believing their thoughts or wishes may have caused a death.

Question 2

A 10-year-old bereaved child repeatedly asks the same questions about how a grandparent died. This behavior MOST likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

A normal need to process the loss through repetition

Answer

Repetitive questioning is a developmentally normal way school-age children cognitively process and integrate the reality of a loss.

Question 3

The Dougy Center model for children's grief groups is primarily based on which core belief?

Accepted Answer

Children have an innate capacity to heal and need a safe space to express grief

Answer

The Dougy Center model holds that children are resilient and have a natural capacity to heal when given a safe, supportive environment.

Question 4

When informing a child about a death, best practice recommends using which type of language?

Accepted Answer

Clear, honest, and age-appropriate language including the word 'died'

Answer

Using clear language like 'died' prevents confusion and magical thinking, which can be caused by common euphemisms like 'went to sleep.'

Question 5

An adolescent who has lost a sibling begins skipping school, withdrawing from friends, and using substances. A CBP practitioner would FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Assess for complicated grief, depression, and suicide risk

Answer

A comprehensive risk assessment is the priority when a bereaved adolescent displays multiple warning signs including social withdrawal and substance use.

CBP - Certified Bereavement Practitioner Practice Test

CBP - Certified Bereavement Practitioner Practice Test

CBP CBP Child and Adolescent Bereavement