FSU PSYC422 2021 February Discussion 8 Latest

PSYC422 Abnormal Psychology

Discussion 8

Death Before Dying (Read Chapter 13)

Assignment title: Death Before Dying

Learning objective(s):  Explore the role that psychology has to play in end-of-life care. Reflect upon your own beliefs about death and how that impacts your stance on end-of-life issues.

Submission details:  Please complete these questions in the discussion board below and respond, in-depth (per the criteria outlined in the course welcome letter) to at least ONE classmate.

Scoring criteria/rubric:  A rubric is attached to the discussion board.  The assignment is worth 10 points.

Restrictions: You must complete this assignment INDIVIDUALLY.  You are not to work in pairs or groups.

Length: Your answers to each question should be thorough yet concise.  There is no length requirement, but all aspects of each question must be addressed completely.

Resources: Please refer to chapter 13 when answering these questions.  Be sure to integrate concepts from the readings as well as any outside sources that are relevant.  If you use outside sources, please cite the sources and provide an APA style reference.

Please watch the following documentary (Links to an external site.) and consider the ways in which psychologists or mental health therapists might play a role in assisting individuals and families through the death process. 

1) Do you think our society could be doing a better job of addressing issues related to end-of-life?

2) What ethical issues might be faced by a counselor working in a hospice setting?

3) Did this documentary change any of your pre-existing beliefs about hospice care and/or assisted suicide?

Link: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/facing-death/