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 ā¢ Anger ā¢ Bargaining ā¢ Depression ā¢ Acceptance
Emotionally,Ā strong feelings of sadness, loneliness, fear, anxiety or resentment and angerĀ can occur.