Funeral Service Test Funeral Service Grief and Counseling Psychology 2

Question 1

Which theorist introduced the concept of 'continuing bonds' as an alternative to the traditional 'letting go' model of grief?

Accepted Answer

Klass, Silverman, and Nickman

Answer

Klass, Silverman, and Nickman challenged the detachment model by showing bereaved individuals maintain ongoing connections with the deceased.

Question 2

A widow reports she still sets a place at the dinner table for her deceased husband six months after his death. This behavior is BEST understood as:

Accepted Answer

A continuing bond that may be adaptive

Answer

Continuing bonds theory recognizes that maintaining symbolic connections with the deceased can be a healthy part of grief adaptation.

Question 3

In Worden's Task Model, what is the primary goal of Task III?

Accepted Answer

To adjust to an environment in which the deceased is missing

Answer

Task III involves adapting to external, internal, and spiritual changes caused by the absence of the deceased.

Question 4

Which of the following is a hallmark symptom that distinguishes Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) from normal bereavement?

Accepted Answer

Intense yearning or longing lasting more than 12 months in adults

Answer

PGD is characterized by persistent, intense yearning and difficulty accepting the death that remains debilitating beyond 12 months post-loss for adults.

Question 5

A funeral director notices a bereaved father is extremely calm and businesslike immediately after his child's death. According to the Dual Process Model, this is BEST explained as:

Accepted Answer

Restoration-orientation coping

Answer

Restoration-oriented coping involves attending to life changes and distractions from grief, which can appear as calm practicality.

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