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Cancer and Bereavement: Coping with Loss and Grief

Description: Cancer and Bereavement: Coping with Loss and Grief
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What is the term for the emotional response to the death of a loved one?

  1. Bereavement

  2. Grief

  3. Mourning

  4. Sorrow


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bereavement is the term used to describe the emotional response to the death of a loved one.

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of grief?

  1. Sadness

  2. Anger

  3. Guilt

  4. Indifference


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indifference is not a common symptom of grief. Sadness, anger, and guilt are more common.

What is the term for the process of coming to terms with the death of a loved one?

  1. Grieving

  2. Mourning

  3. Healing

  4. Acceptance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Grieving is the process of coming to terms with the death of a loved one.

Which of the following is NOT a helpful coping mechanism for dealing with grief?

  1. Talking to a therapist

  2. Joining a support group

  3. Exercising

  4. Drinking alcohol


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Drinking alcohol is not a helpful coping mechanism for dealing with grief.

What is the term for the feeling of emptiness and longing that often accompanies grief?

  1. Sadness

  2. Anger

  3. Guilt

  4. Apathy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Apathy is the feeling of emptiness and longing that often accompanies grief.

Which of the following is NOT a common physical symptom of grief?

  1. Fatigue

  2. Headaches

  3. Stomach problems

  4. Increased energy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased energy is not a common physical symptom of grief.

What is the term for the stage of grief in which the bereaved person begins to accept the reality of the loss?

  1. Acceptance

  2. Denial

  3. Anger

  4. Bargaining


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Acceptance is the stage of grief in which the bereaved person begins to accept the reality of the loss.

Which of the following is NOT a helpful way to support a grieving friend or family member?

  1. Listening to them

  2. Offering practical help

  3. Telling them to 'get over it'

  4. Validating their feelings


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Telling someone to 'get over it' is not a helpful way to support them during their grief.

What is the term for the stage of grief in which the bereaved person feels intense anger and resentment?

  1. Anger

  2. Bargaining

  3. Depression

  4. Acceptance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anger is the stage of grief in which the bereaved person feels intense anger and resentment.

Which of the following is NOT a common emotional symptom of grief?

  1. Sadness

  2. Anger

  3. Guilt

  4. Happiness


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Happiness is not a common emotional symptom of grief.

What is the term for the stage of grief in which the bereaved person tries to make deals with God or a higher power in order to change the outcome of the death?

  1. Bargaining

  2. Depression

  3. Acceptance

  4. Denial


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bargaining is the stage of grief in which the bereaved person tries to make deals with God or a higher power in order to change the outcome of the death.

Which of the following is NOT a common cognitive symptom of grief?

  1. Difficulty concentrating

  2. Memory problems

  3. Hallucinations

  4. Increased creativity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased creativity is not a common cognitive symptom of grief.

What is the term for the stage of grief in which the bereaved person feels deep sadness and despair?

  1. Depression

  2. Acceptance

  3. Denial

  4. Anger


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Depression is the stage of grief in which the bereaved person feels deep sadness and despair.

Which of the following is NOT a helpful way to cope with grief?

  1. Talking to a therapist

  2. Joining a support group

  3. Exercising

  4. Isolating yourself from others


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Isolating yourself from others is not a helpful way to cope with grief.

What is the term for the stage of grief in which the bereaved person begins to move on with their life and find new meaning?

  1. Acceptance

  2. Denial

  3. Anger

  4. Bargaining


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Acceptance is the stage of grief in which the bereaved person begins to move on with their life and find new meaning.

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