Exam Preview for 32297: Loss and Grief in Early Childhood April 12,

Loss and Grief in Early Childhood

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1. What occurs when something is left behind – by choice or by circumstance? Grief Mourning Loss None of the above
2. Grief reactions in childhood are mediated by a variety of factors including which of the following? Communication & family relationships Age & stage of development Nature of the loss or death All of the above
3. The Harvard Bereavement Study identified what factor as the most powerful predictor of a child’s adjustment following the death of a parent? Functioning level of surviving parent Participation in the funeral Avoiding discussion of the loss Reading books about death
4. What aspects of the grief process are highlighted in The Dual Process Model? Grief and mourning Ambiguous and restoration Loss and restoration Loss and grief
5. Why do children need ongoing support from adults? They are resilient Their understanding of loss experiences changes as they develop They don't have friends Their understanding of loss stays the same as they develop