Question 1
2 / 2 pts
George Engel viewed the process of mourning as similar to the process of
Relationship development
Withdrawal
Parenting
Healing
Question 2
2 / 2 pts
The earliest records of traumatic reactions appear on cuneiform tablets from Sumeria 4,000
years ago. According to the text, the tablets describe which of the following symptoms
experienced by the ancient Sumerians?
anxiety
depression
sleep disturbance
both a and c
Question 3
2 / 2 pts
Cultural trauma is viewed the same as psychological and physical trauma.
True
False
Question 4
2 / 2 pts
Oversensitivity to noise is an example of which category of normal grief?
Cognitions
Physical sensations
Behaviors
Feelings
Question 5
2 / 2 pts
The concept of intergenerational trauma was first introduced as Rakoff and his colleagues
described the generational effects of the Holocaust.
True
False
Question 6
2 / 2 pts
Eating disturbances, which are common in human mourning situations, are part of which
category of normal grief?
Cognitions
Physical sensations
Behaviors
Feelings
Question 7
2 / 2 pts
Social loneliness can be mitigated by
Social support
Anxiety
Fatigue
Social withdrawal
Question 8
2 / 2 pts
In 1950, _______ developed his concept of basic trust.
Bowlby
Lorenz
Erikson
Darwin
Question 9
2 / 2 pts
The English word “trauma” is derived from the Greek word
cut
injury
wound
puncture
Question 10
2 / 2 pts
Uncomplicated grief is another term for
Normal grief
Bereavement
Adaptive grief
Mourning
Question 11
2 / 2 pts
Three of the listed emotional effects of multigenerational trauma from the text include:
loneliness, isolation, and low self-esteem
high rates of depression, stress, and low self-esteem
stress, sleeplessness, and high suicide rates
anger, sleeplessness, and depression
Question 12
2 / 2 pts
_______ is the term applied to the process that one goes through in adapting to the death of the
person.
Adapting
Bereavement
Mourning
Grief
Question 13
2 / 2 pts
The Greek meaning of the English word “trauma” connotes a physical injury and parallels the
_______ wounding that can potentially follow a traumatic episode.
soul
psychic
deeper
none of the above
Question 14
2 / 2 pts
PTSD was categorized as an anxiety disorder because of the persistent anxiety, hypervigilance,
exaggerated startle response, and _____________ displayed by trauma survivors.
sleep loss
depressed mood
avoidance behaviors
destructive behaviors
Question 15
2 / 2 pts
According to the text, “chosen trauma” refers to the mental representation of an event that
causes a large group of people to feel victimized and humiliated and to suffer losses at the
hands of another group.
True
False
Question 16
2 / 2 pts
Intergenerational trauma is best defined as
a specific trauma wound experienced by all members of a generation
psychological wounds that parents place on their children causing an emotional trauma
cumulative emotional and psychological wounding passed from one generation to the next
traumatic memories that are retold through generational stories
Question 17
2 / 2 pts
When anger is not adequately acknowledged, it can lead to
Displacement
Complicated mourning
Regression
Phobia
Question 18
2 / 2 pts
According to the author, for full recovery to occur, an acknowledgement of the multigenerational
influence of trauma and the generational wounding it has inflicted must be ______________.
acknowledged
discussed
publicized
none of the above
Question 19
2 / 2 pts
Which of the following is the MOST common feeling found in the bereaved?
Anger
Sadness
Blame
Guilt
Question 20
2 / 2 pts
Cultural trauma is more likely to result in a dramatic loss of identify and meaning, a tear in the
social fabric.
True
False
Question 21
Not yet graded / 10 pts
In 4-6 sentences, please discuss an area of death and loss you think differently about as a
result of this module: week’s reading.
Your Answer:
After engaging with Worden's (2018) insights on grief, I've come to see the normalcy of various
emotional and behavioral responses to loss in a different light. His emphasis on accepting and
understanding these responses as part of the grieving process has broadened my perspective.
Worden's (2018) model provides a structured framework for comprehending grief, allowing
individuals to navigate their emotions, which I believe is crucial in helping people cope with loss.
Additionally, Worden's (2018) focus on the present experience of grief, while valuable, does not
inherently address the spiritual or eternal aspects of grief. This makes me appreciate the unique
contribution of a Biblical worldview in dealing with death and loss, emphasizing an eternal
perspective that transcends the immediate pain. It's made me think more about the integration
of psychological models like Worden's with spiritual perspectives to provide a more holistic
approach to helping individuals in their journey through grief.
References
ABPP, J.W.W. P. (2018). Grief Counseling and Grief Therapy (5th ed.).Springer Publishing LLC.
https://libertyonline.vitalsource.com/books/9780826134752
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