EXAM 1 - SAMPLE QUESTIONS:1. ‘Invisible Death’a. What does the term ‘invisible death’ refer to? b. Briefly discuss at least 3 factors that lead to the attitude of ‘invisible death’. 2. What are the three attitudes of ‘invisible death’ through which the phenomenon manifests itself in our lives? Briefly outline an example for each of the three attitudes.3. In class we discussed ethnic difference in attitudes towards death. Compare attitudes across two different ethnic groups of your choice.4. How is the research in the field of thanatology and the death-education movementuseful, if at all?5. What are the three main causes of death in the USA?6. What psychological attitudes can contribute to development of heart disease? How can emotion have impact on development of plaques in arteries?7. How can development of cancer be influenced by psychological factors (make reference to the immune system)? What are the characteristics of cancer-prone individuals (discuss at least two of them)?8. What are the stages of the disaster syndrome? Give an example for each of the stages.9. What is post-traumatic stress disorder (at least three characteristics) and what is exposure therapy as a treatment of PTSD?10. We discussed two basic models of stages of dying (Kubler-Ross and Pattison). Pick one of the models and discuss each of the stages. Critically discuss why you would prefer this model over the other. 11. What are the four basic categories of needs of a dying person that Corr discussed?Provide a brief example for each of the categories. 12. Discuss at least three out of the four dimensions of the near-death experience. Provide an example for each dimension. 13. What is the difference between grief and mourning? Describe at lease two characteristics of each using and example.14. What are the four basic phases of mourning we discussed in class? Briefly discussdistinguishing features of each using an example.15. Briefly discuss the three coping strategies. Provide an example for each. 16. Pick two kinds of complicated mourning. Discuss them briefly using an