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PSY-358 Adult Development and Aging
Grieving and Death
Directions: In 75-150 words explain the various mourning and coping mechanisms outline in the chart below. List references, in proper APA formatting, below. *Note: The “Protective factors” column will be where you identify things that can help a person through the grieving process. A support system is a great example. It might help to think of them as factors that help with coping or healthy adjustment, i.e. factors that will possibly protect a person from complicated (prolonged) grief.
| Typical Grief Responses | Factors that might complicate bereavement
(e.g., age, timing) |
Signs of complicated bereavement | Protective factors | |
| Miscarriage | ||||
| Death of child | ||||
| Death of male spouse | ||||
| Death of female spouse | ||||
| Death of parent | ||||
| Death of a friend | ||||
| Death of pet |
In 100-250 words, answer the following questions:
- What key factors are shown to complicate the bereavement process? How do we know if someone’s process is being stunted (e.g., symptoms)?
- What are the factors associated with bereavement among elderly men? Why might husbands and wives mourn differently?
- Select a cultural or religious view on death and dying. Describe the view from the culture or religion on death and/or dying.