Solutions
American society formally prepares individuals to deal with dying and death on both personal
and emotional levels. Correct Answer-False
Most people dying in the U.S. today die Correct Answer-in a hospital or nursing home
Biological death has remained much the same over the years and so has the manner in which
humans experience death. Correct Answer-False
Death etiology refers to Correct Answer-the cause of death
Thanatologists agree that death education relieves death anxiety. Correct Answer-False
According to the United Nations' definition of death, a death cannot occur until a live birth
has taken place. Correct Answer-True
The meaning of death is socially determined by human beings rather than determined
biologically. Correct Answer-True
, Exam- HDFS 4520 Test Questions with Complete
Solutions
The Puritans encouraged each other to _____ death. Correct Answer-Fear
The case in Florida of Terri Schiavo in 2004-2005 illustrates the importance of Correct
Answer-an advanced directive
People tend to fear the process of dying more than the event of death Correct Answer-
True
Between the age of 6 and 12, the evolution of the concept of death as a permanent cessation
of life begins. Correct Answer-True
There seems to be a fascination with death during the adolescent years as witnessed by films
and music produced for teens. Correct Answer-True
Young adults reject death because Correct Answer-they are just preparing for the hopes,
challenges and success of life