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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through III and IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what other psychological ailment is denial related?
(a) Fear.
(b) Hope.
(c) Shock.
(d) Hatred.

2. What is at the core of Kubler-Ross's studies on death and dying?
(a) Research books on the coping process.
(b) Transcripts from psychiatric consults.
(c) Weekly interviews with terminal patients.
(d) Interviews with doctors and nurses.

3. What finally allows the nun to come to terms with her anger?
(a) Finally hearing the proper diagnosis of her illness.
(b) Helping other terminal patients deal with their anger.
(c) Getting the chance to express her feelings.
(d) Making peace with her family.

4. Why does Kubler-Ross think we put so much faith into machines?
(a) It distracts us from the truth.
(b) It helps us forget our pain.
(c) It helps us deny our mortality.
(d) It gives us a false sense of hope.

5. With what concept is a patient in denial usually really trying to deal?
(a) His or her need for help.
(b) The love for his or her family.
(c) The shame of his or her past deeds.
(d) The reality of his or her mortality.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has caused us to fear a violent and catastrophic death, according to Kubler-Ross?

2. What would Kubler-Ross like to see technology used for in the case of terminally ill patients?

3. What does Kubler-Ross think doctors should do for terminal patients?

4. To what does Kubler-Ross wish we could return?

5. What usually follows denial in the grieving process?

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