Which was not cited in the text as a reason for the increased interest in the study of dying, death, and bereavement?
a. An aura of mystery developed with deaths occurring in institutional settings
b. Prolonged life as a result of medical and scientific breakthroughs resulting in numerous ethical issues
c. Large percentages of the population leaving urban areas and returning to the farm where death is a daily event
d. All of the above were cited.
C
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A. computed tomography (CT) B. functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) C. a microelectrode D. electroencephalography (EEG)
According to Kierkegaard, God gives humans a way of dealing with the “absolute paradox” with:
a. faith. b. consciousness. c. reasoning ability. d. guilt.
Which field of psychology did Duntley and Buss suggest could unify psychology with all of the other life sciences?
a. evolutionary psychology b. applied psychology c. parapsychology d. developmental psychology
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a) Stranger anxiety b) The difficult temperament c) An insecure attachment d) Separation anxiety