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The Psychological Horror of Loss: Dealing with Grief and Trauma

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Which of the following is a common psychological response to loss?

  1. Denial

  2. Anger

  3. Bargaining

  4. Depression

  5. Acceptance


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The five stages of grief, as proposed by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. These stages are not linear and can be experienced in any order or combination.

What is the term for the intense emotional pain and suffering experienced after a loss?

  1. Grief

  2. Trauma

  3. Bereavement

  4. Mourning

  5. Lamentation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Grief is the intense emotional pain and suffering experienced after a loss. It is a natural response to loss and can manifest in a variety of ways, including sadness, anger, guilt, and depression.

Which of the following is a common physical symptom of grief?

  1. Headaches

  2. Stomachaches

  3. Nausea

  4. Fatigue

  5. Insomnia


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Grief can manifest in a variety of physical symptoms, including headaches, stomachaches, nausea, fatigue, and insomnia. These symptoms are often caused by the body's response to stress.

What is the term for the process of coming to terms with a loss and moving on with life?

  1. Healing

  2. Recovery

  3. Adaptation

  4. Resolution

  5. Closure


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Healing, recovery, adaptation, resolution, and closure are all terms used to describe the process of coming to terms with a loss and moving on with life. This process is unique to each individual and can take a significant amount of time.

Which of the following is a common coping mechanism for dealing with grief?

  1. Talking about the loss

  2. Writing about the loss

  3. Creating art about the loss

  4. Exercising

  5. Spending time in nature


Correct Option:
Explanation:

There are many different coping mechanisms that people use to deal with grief. Some common coping mechanisms include talking about the loss, writing about the loss, creating art about the loss, exercising, and spending time in nature.

What is the term for the experience of feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope with the pain of grief?

  1. Complicated grief

  2. Prolonged grief

  3. Traumatic grief

  4. Disenfranchised grief

  5. Anticipatory grief


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Complicated grief is the experience of feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope with the pain of grief. It is a more severe form of grief that can last for months or even years.

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing complicated grief?

  1. A history of mental illness

  2. A sudden or unexpected loss

  3. A loss that is particularly traumatic

  4. A lack of social support

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

All of the above are risk factors for developing complicated grief. People who have a history of mental illness, who experience a sudden or unexpected loss, who experience a loss that is particularly traumatic, or who lack social support are more likely to develop complicated grief.

What is the term for the experience of grief that is associated with the loss of a loved one to suicide?

  1. Suicide grief

  2. Survivor guilt

  3. Bereavement by suicide

  4. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Suicide grief, survivor guilt, bereavement by suicide, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are all terms used to describe the experience of grief that is associated with the loss of a loved one to suicide.

Which of the following is a common symptom of PTSD?

  1. Flashbacks

  2. Nightmares

  3. Avoidance of reminders of the trauma

  4. Hypervigilance

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance of reminders of the trauma, and hypervigilance are all common symptoms of PTSD. PTSD is a mental health condition that can develop after a person has experienced a traumatic event.

What is the term for the experience of grief that is associated with the loss of a loved one to homicide?

  1. Homicide grief

  2. Survivor guilt

  3. Bereavement by homicide

  4. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Homicide grief, survivor guilt, bereavement by homicide, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are all terms used to describe the experience of grief that is associated with the loss of a loved one to homicide.

Which of the following is a common symptom of homicide grief?

  1. Anger

  2. Guilt

  3. Shame

  4. Fear

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Anger, guilt, shame, and fear are all common symptoms of homicide grief. Homicide grief is a complex and challenging experience that can have a significant impact on a person's life.

What is the term for the experience of grief that is associated with the loss of a loved one to an accident?

  1. Accidental grief

  2. Survivor guilt

  3. Bereavement by accident

  4. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Accidental grief, survivor guilt, bereavement by accident, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are all terms used to describe the experience of grief that is associated with the loss of a loved one to an accident.

Which of the following is a common symptom of accidental grief?

  1. Shock

  2. Disbelief

  3. Numbness

  4. Confusion

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Shock, disbelief, numbness, and confusion are all common symptoms of accidental grief. Accidental grief is often a sudden and unexpected loss, which can make it particularly difficult to cope with.

What is the term for the experience of grief that is associated with the loss of a loved one to a natural disaster?

  1. Disaster grief

  2. Survivor guilt

  3. Bereavement by natural disaster

  4. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Disaster grief, survivor guilt, bereavement by natural disaster, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are all terms used to describe the experience of grief that is associated with the loss of a loved one to a natural disaster.

Which of the following is a common symptom of disaster grief?

  1. Anxiety

  2. Depression

  3. Hopelessness

  4. Helplessness

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Anxiety, depression, hopelessness, and helplessness are all common symptoms of disaster grief. Disaster grief can be a complex and challenging experience that can have a significant impact on a person's life.

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