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Thanatology Chapter 7 Test Questions and Answers Already Passed Complicated Grief is AKA? - Answers Pathologic, Chronic, Delayed, Masked, or Exaggerated Complicated Grief - Answers Abnormal grief response that is more intense than normal grief, yet different than clinical depression. Chronic Grief - Answers Reaction that is prolonged, excessive in duration, and never comes to a satisfactory conclusion Delayed Grief AKA - Answers Inhibited, Suppressed, or Postponed Grief Delayed Grief - Answers A reaction that does not occur in a normal time frame but occurs at a later time Masked Grief - Answers Occurs when a person experiences symptoms and behavior which causes them difficulty but they do not recognize the fact these are related to the loss Exaggerated Grief - Answers Occurs when the reactions to the loss are excessive and disabling Disenfranchised Grief - Answers Coined by Kenneth Doka Loss that society believes does not deserve mourning Loss is not openly acknowledged, socially sanctioned, or publicly shared How many people develop complicated grief each year? - Answers more than a million 2.5 million people die annually, how many grieving survivors does each death leave behind? - Answers an average of 5 Types of death that can lead to Disenfranchised Grief - Answers Loss is not acknowledged by others as being a genuine loss (abortion, miscarriage, pet loss, death of a former spouse) Relationship is not socially recognized (homosexual relationships, extramarital relationships, heterosexual cohabitation) Grievers are unrecognized (death of a friend, co-worker, someone mentally disabled) Death is not socially sanctioned (suicide, auto erotic asphyxia, legal execution) When disenfranchisement occurs, how is the grief response affected? - Answers Grief response is further intensified due to lack of normally expected support What are some factors that can complicate grief? - Answers Relationship factors (ambivalence) Circumstantial Factors-uncertainty, multiple losses, sudden death, traumatic death, shocking/horrific death Personality Factors-Inability to tolerate extreme emotional issues, negative self concept Social Factors-Shame, embarrassment, social stigma, no strong support group Historical Factors-Previous complicated grief, influence of early parental loss Left untreated, complicated grief can lead to what? - Answers Physical symptoms, Suicide, substance abuse, or even heart disease What percentage of mourners will have their grief turn into complicated grief? - Answers 15-20% To be true complicated grief: - Answers Person must have experienced symptoms for a significant period of time (minimum of several months) Unable to move forward toward recovery or make adjustments to accept reality of loss Possible Symptoms of Complicated Grief - Answers 1. Difficulty Speaking of the deceased without experiencing renewed and intense 2. Constantly bring up themes of death and loss in even the most casual conversations 3. Ongoing sleep problems for more than 6 weeks 4. Sudden, radical changes to their lifestyle 5. Exhibit self destructive behavior 6. Develop same symptoms the deceased had without any medical issues 7. Continued disbelief in the death 8. Inability to accept the death 9. Persistent nightmares, flashbacks, and/or intrusive memories 10. Magnified and prolonged grief symptoms 11. Maintenance of a fantasy relationship with the deceased with feelings that deceased is always present and watching (could also mean talking to the deceased) 12. Continuous yearning and searching for the deceased. 13. Unusual symptoms that seem unrelated to the death 14. Breaking off all ties to social contacts 15. Avoid anything associated with the deceased (friend, family, shared activities) 16. Minor events trigger major grief response