psychology terms/consepts

Death, Dying, and Grief

grief; grief therapy

**Grief** refers to intense emotional suffering that accompanies loss. **Grief therapy** is a form of counselling that assists the bereaved to cope with the death of a loved one.

bereavement; mourning

Bereavement refers to the state of experiencing grief and loss after the death of a loved one. Mourning is the outward expression of bereavement and grief.

living will

instructs doctors n the types of life-sustaining procedures that should be stopped or prevented in the event of a terminal condition.

hospice

philosophy with the main focus on end-of-life care; It affirms life, not death.

stereotypes

Stereotypes are generalizations or assumptions made about a group of people based on their characteristics, such as race, gender, or nationality. (oversimplify and reinforce preconceived notions, leading to unfair judgments and discrimination).

prejudice

Prejudice refers to preconceived opinions or attitudes towards a person or group based on their perceived characteristics, such as race, gender, or religion.

(paths toward an empty existence).

old-fashioned versus modern discrimination

Old-fashioned discrimination refers to overt and explicit acts of bias based on factors such as race, gender, or religion. On the other hand, modern discrimination is more subtle and often takes the form of implicit biases or systemic inequalities that disadvantage certain groups. Both forms of discrimination contribute to perpetuating inequality and can hinder individuals' opportunities and well-being.

authoritarianism or authoritarian personality

Authoritarianism refers to a way of governing that values order and control over personal freedom. 

Authoritarian personality, on the other hand, is a psychological concept that describes individuals who have extreme respect for authority.

fundamental attribution error

an individual's tendency to attribute another's actions to their character or personality, while attributing their behavior to external situational factors outside of their control.

stages/reactions to death

Denial • Anger • Bargaining • Depression • Acceptance

Emotionally, strong feelings of sadness, loneliness, fear, anxiety or resentment and anger can occur.