PSY 11 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Jeanne Calment, Maximum Life Span, Thanatology
13 Sep 2016
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Death and dying: maximum life span. 122 years- jeanne calment (french woman: death anxiety. When you start to deal with death of parents and loved ones. Elderly become more philosophical about death: thanatology. Most dying people want to talk about it and be told when dying. Often trapped in a family conspiracy of silence . Elizabeth kubler ross: lead thanatology movement in usa, stages are triggered by: Job loss: no time limit to grieve, may not experience stages in order. Shrine building: keeping room and things the same. Do not try to break denial: stay in touch and let them know you are there for them. Anger: directed toward doctors, self, god, deceased, do not get caught up in it! Walk away: com back when they are calmer, help them express anger. Go on a walk, run, play video games. Cure: dying sometimes prolong life when bargain with god.
