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PSY 121: Developmental Psychology Learning Unit 11: Journal
Journal: A Look Back!
SLO: Develop critical thinking skills. All SLO found on the syllabus.
This is your last journal entry. I want to say up front that it has been a pleasure having you in the course
and I give my many blessings to you as you continue to work towards your academic and career goals.
For this journal-take a look back –reflect at all you have accomplished in this course. Look at the
assignments, discussions, journals, cultural activities, etc. and think about what areas in the course
represent your most significant learning. Next, narrow that list down to 4 specific areas of your learning.
Write a short (paragraph) discussion for each of the four (4) areas explaining why you feel this is one of
the best representations of your learning in the course.
Submit to the appropriate location in the course.
© Deb Vos and Indian Hills Community College
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PSY 121: Developmental Psychology Learning Unit 11: Assignment
Page 1 of 2
Death & Dying Options
SLO: Analyze biological, cognitive, and socioemotional developmental processes for late adulthood,
describe psychological theories related to death, dying, and bereavement and develop critical thinking
skills.
For this activity, you are to select two (2) options to complete. This is free writing (no page limit) but
must be a well-developed response using APA formatting (Times New Roman, 12 fonts, double-spaced,
one-inch margins) and two (2) resources sited at the end of your document. Identify the option that
you are responding to and prepare both responses on one submission. No title page is needed.
Option 1: Hospice Care
Have you ever been involved in a dying person’s life who was receiving hospice care? If so, what types
of things did the hospice care worker do for the terminally ill person as well their family? What are the
benefits of Hospice? What services do they provide to the dying and family members? Would you be
willing to work as a hospice care worker? Why or why not?
Option 2: Euthanasia
What are your feelings toward euthanasia? Do you think it should be a legal issue? Why or why not? Are
there different types of euthanasia that you are in more agreement with? Why or why not? Have you
thought about whether or not you would want any of the different types of euthanasia presented in the
chapter performed on you? If so, what types of situations would lead you to this decision? Could you
carry out the living will of a family member or close friend if they requested a type of euthanasia? What
are the moral issues you would face? How do you think physicians reconcile these same dilemmas?
Option 3: Children and Dying
What are the ways in which your family handles children when a family member passes away? Do they
attend the funeral? Are they a part of the planning process? At what age do you think children should be
informed of the process of death and dying? Did your parents discuss death and dying with you when
you were a child? How should parents and adults answer children’s questions regarding death and
dying?
Option 4: Legality of Death
What are the different legal issues surrounding one’s death? How can a person help to alleviate the
problems their loved ones will face when they are either near death or dead? Do you know what a living
will is and do you have one? Where is it? Do your parents have one provided for you in the instance of
their death? Have you discussed your own wishes regarding your death with your family? How
comfortable are you and your family and friends discussing death and dying?
PSY 121: Developmental Psychology Learning Unit 11: Assignment
Page 2 of 2
Option 5: Budget for a Funeral or Cremation
Using the Internet or direct contact with a funeral home, put together a budget for an average funeral.
Minimally, include the cost of the casket, flower arrangements, embalming, transporting a body from
another state, if necessary, burial site, use of the funeral home, and head stone. If you plan to be
cremated, include the cost of the urn, location of housing your urn, and any other costs associated with
this final step in your life, as with a funeral. Include the costs of any other part of the funeral you think
should take place. Remember to site your sources.
Option 6: Loss of a Loved One
What are some ways you have handled losing a loved one? What did you do and feel as you passed
through the Kubler Ross stages? What suggestions do you have for other people that might help them
accept the loss of a loved one? Who was your support system during this emotional time? What did they
do that was most helpful to you?
© Deb Vos and Indian Hills Community College
**## lu11_assignment_new.pdf**
PSY 121: Developmental Psychology Learning Unit 11: Assignment
Page 1 of 2
Death & Dying Options
SLO: Analyze biological, cognitive, and socioemotional developmental processes for late adulthood,
describe psychological theories related to death, dying, and bereavement and develop critical thinking
skills.
For this activity, you are to select two (2) options to complete. This is free writing (no page limit) but
must be a well-developed response using APA formatting (Times New Roman, 12 fonts, double-spaced,
one-inch margins) and two (2) resources sited at the end of your document. Identify the option that
you are responding to and prepare both responses on one submission. No title page is needed.
Option 1: Hospice Care
Have you ever been involved in a dying person’s life who was receiving hospice care? If so, what types
of things did the hospice care worker do for the terminally ill person as well their family? What are the
benefits of Hospice? What services do they provide to the dying and family members? Would you be
willing to work as a hospice care worker? Why or why not?
Option 2: Euthanasia
What are your feelings toward euthanasia? Do you think it should be a legal issue? Why or why not? Are
there different types of euthanasia that you are in more agreement with? Why or why not? Have you
thought about whether or not you would want any of the different types of euthanasia presented in the
chapter performed on you? If so, what types of situations would lead you to this decision? Could you
carry out the living will of a family member or close friend if they requested a type of euthanasia? What
are the moral issues you would face? How do you think physicians reconcile these same dilemmas?
Option 3: Children and Dying
What are the ways in which your family handles children when a family member passes away? Do they
attend the funeral? Are they a part of the planning process? At what age do you think children should be
informed of the process of death and dying? Did your parents discuss death and dying with you when
you were a child? How should parents and adults answer children’s questions regarding death and
dying?
Option 4: Legality of Death
What are the different legal issues surrounding one’s death? How can a person help to alleviate the
problems their loved ones will face when they are either near death or dead? Do you know what a living
will is and do you have one? Where is it? Do your parents have one provided for you in the instance of
their death? Have you discussed your own wishes regarding your death with your family? How
comfortable are you and your family and friends discussing death and dying?
PSY 121: Developmental Psychology Learning Unit 11: Assignment
Page 2 of 2
Option 5: Budget for a Funeral or Cremation
Using the Internet or direct contact with a funeral home, put together a budget for an average funeral.
Minimally, include the cost of the casket, flower arrangements, embalming, transporting a body from
another state, if necessary, burial site, use of the funeral home, and head stone. If you plan to be
cremated, include the cost of the urn, location of housing your urn, and any other costs associated with
this final step in your life, as with a funeral. Include the costs of any other part of the funeral you think
should take place. Remember to site your sources.
Option 6: Loss of a Loved One
What are some ways you have handled losing a loved one? What did you do and feel as you passed
through the Kubler Ross stages? What suggestions do you have for other people that might help them
accept the loss of a loved one? Who was your support system during this emotional time? What did they
do that was most helpful to you?
© Deb Vos and Indian Hills Community College
**## lu11_journal_new.pdf**
PSY 121: Developmental Psychology Learning Unit 11: Journal
Journal: A Look Back!
SLO: Develop critical thinking skills. All SLO found on the syllabus.
This is your last journal entry. I want to say up front that it has been a pleasure having you in the course
and I give my many blessings to you as you continue to work towards your academic and career goals.
For this journal-take a look back –reflect at all you have accomplished in this course. Look at the
assignments, discussions, journals, cultural activities, etc. and think about what areas in the course
represent your most significant learning. Next, narrow that list down to 4 specific areas of your learning.
Write a short (paragraph) discussion for each of the four (4) areas explaining why you feel this is one of
the best representations of your learning in the course.
Submit to the appropriate location in the course.
© Deb Vos and Indian Hills Community College
**## lu11_assignment_new.pdf**
PSY 121: Developmental Psychology Learning Unit 11: Assignment
Page 1 of 2
Death & Dying Options
SLO: Analyze biological, cognitive, and socioemotional developmental processes for late adulthood,
describe psychological theories related to death, dying, and bereavement and develop critical thinking
skills.
For this activity, you are to select two (2) options to complete. This is free writing (no page limit) but
must be a well-developed response using APA formatting (Times New Roman, 12 fonts, double-spaced,
one-inch margins) and two (2) resources sited at the end of your document. Identify the option that
you are responding to and prepare both responses on one submission. No title page is needed.
Option 1: Hospice Care
Have you ever been involved in a dying person’s life who was receiving hospice care? If so, what types
of things did the hospice care worker do for the terminally ill person as well their family? What are the
benefits of Hospice? What services do they provide to the dying and family members? Would you be
willing to work as a hospice care worker? Why or why not?
Option 2: Euthanasia
What are your feelings toward euthanasia? Do you think it should be a legal issue? Why or why not? Are
there different types of euthanasia that you are in more agreement with? Why or why not? Have you
thought about whether or not you would want any of the different types of euthanasia presented in the
chapter performed on you? If so, what types of situations would lead you to this decision? Could you
carry out the living will of a family member or close friend if they requested a type of euthanasia? What
are the moral issues you would face? How do you think physicians reconcile these same dilemmas?
Option 3: Children and Dying
What are the ways in which your family handles children when a family member passes away? Do they
attend the funeral? Are they a part of the planning process? At what age do you think children should be
informed of the process of death and dying? Did your parents discuss death and dying with you when
you were a child? How should parents and adults answer children’s questions regarding death and
dying?
Option 4: Legality of Death
What are the different legal issues surrounding one’s death? How can a person help to alleviate the
problems their loved ones will face when they are either near death or dead? Do you know what a living
will is and do you have one? Where is it? Do your parents have one provided for you in the instance of
their death? Have you discussed your own wishes regarding your death with your family? How
comfortable are you and your family and friends discussing death and dying?
PSY 121: Developmental Psychology Learning Unit 11: Assignment
Page 2 of 2
Option 5: Budget for a Funeral or Cremation
Using the Internet or direct contact with a funeral home, put together a budget for an average funeral.
Minimally, include the cost of the casket, flower arrangements, embalming, transporting a body from
another state, if necessary, burial site, use of the funeral home, and head stone. If you plan to be
cremated, include the cost of the urn, location of housing your urn, and any other costs associated with
this final step in your life, as with a funeral. Include the costs of any other part of the funeral you think
should take place. Remember to site your sources.
Option 6: Loss of a Loved One
What are some ways you have handled losing a loved one? What did you do and feel as you passed
through the Kubler Ross stages? What suggestions do you have for other people that might help them
accept the loss of a loved one? Who was your support system during this emotional time? What did they
do that was most helpful to you?
© Deb Vos and Indian Hills Community College
**## lu11_journal_new.pdf**
PSY 121: Developmental Psychology Learning Unit 11: Journal
Journal: A Look Back!
SLO: Develop critical thinking skills. All SLO found on the syllabus.
This is your last journal entry. I want to say up front that it has been a pleasure having you in the course
and I give my many blessings to you as you continue to work towards your academic and career goals.
For this journal-take a look back –reflect at all you have accomplished in this course. Look at the
assignments, discussions, journals, cultural activities, etc. and think about what areas in the course
represent your most significant learning. Next, narrow that list down to 4 specific areas of your learning.
Write a short (paragraph) discussion for each of the four (4) areas explaining why you feel this is one of
the best representations of your learning in the course.
Submit to the appropriate location in the course.
© Deb Vos and Indian Hills Community College
**## lu11_assignment_new.pdf**
PSY 121: Developmental Psychology Learning Unit 11: Assignment
Page 1 of 2
Death & Dying Options
SLO: Analyze biological, cognitive, and socioemotional developmental processes for late adulthood,
describe psychological theories related to death, dying, and bereavement and develop critical thinking
skills.
For this activity, you are to select two (2) options to complete. This is free writing (no page limit) but
must be a well-developed response using APA formatting (Times New Roman, 12 fonts, double-spaced,
one-inch margins) and two (2) resources sited at the end of your document. Identify the option that
you are responding to and prepare both responses on one submission. No title page is needed.
Option 1: Hospice Care
Have you ever been involved in a dying person’s life who was receiving hospice care? If so, what types
of things did the hospice care worker do for the terminally ill person as well their family? What are the
benefits of Hospice? What services do they provide to the dying and family members? Would you be
willing to work as a hospice care worker? Why or why not?
Option 2: Euthanasia
What are your feelings toward euthanasia? Do you think it should be a legal issue? Why or why not? Are
there different types of euthanasia that you are in more agreement with? Why or why not? Have you
thought about whether or not you would want any of the different types of euthanasia presented in the
chapter performed on you? If so, what types of situations would lead you to this decision? Could you
carry out the living will of a family member or close friend if they requested a type of euthanasia? What
are the moral issues you would face? How do you think physicians reconcile these same dilemmas?
Option 3: Children and Dying
What are the ways in which your family handles children when a family member passes away? Do they
attend the funeral? Are they a part of the planning process? At what age do you think children should be
informed of the process of death and dying? Did your parents discuss death and dying with you when
you were a child? How should parents and adults answer children’s questions regarding death and
dying?
Option 4: Legality of Death
What are the different legal issues surrounding one’s death? How can a person help to alleviate the
problems their loved ones will face when they are either near death or dead? Do you know what a living
will is and do you have one? Where is it? Do your parents have one provided for you in the instance of
their death? Have you discussed your own wishes regarding your death with your family? How
comfortable are you and your family and friends discussing death and dying?
PSY 121: Developmental Psychology Learning Unit 11: Assignment
Page 2 of 2
Option 5: Budget for a Funeral or Cremation
Using the Internet or direct contact with a funeral home, put together a budget for an average funeral.
Minimally, include the cost of the casket, flower arrangements, embalming, transporting a body from
another state, if necessary, burial site, use of the funeral home, and head stone. If you plan to be
cremated, include the cost of the urn, location of housing your urn, and any other costs associated with
this final step in your life, as with a funeral. Include the costs of any other part of the funeral you think
should take place. Remember to site your sources.
Option 6: Loss of a Loved One
What are some ways you have handled losing a loved one? What did you do and feel as you passed
through the Kubler Ross stages? What suggestions do you have for other people that might help them
accept the loss of a loved one? Who was your support system during this emotional time? What did they
do that was most helpful to you?
© Deb Vos and Indian Hills Community College