Discussion Post: Death
Kalish (1987) and Kastenbaum (1985) remind us that we use metaphor, analogies, symbols, statistics, and euphemisms to describe death and avoid thinking about it. provide at least one example for each category and explain with reference.
I. Death as a Reward heaven
II. Death as a Ritual funeral
• Its meaning and significance
• Why people might prefer thinking about death in this way
• The potential dangers, faults, or shortcomings in thinking about death in this way
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.
Reference
• In: Feldman, R.S. (2014). Development across the lifespan (7h ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
• Kalish, R. A. (1987). Death and dying. In P. Silverman (Ed.), The elderly as modern pioneers. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press.
• Kastenbaum, R. (1985). Death and dying: A life-span approach. In J. E. Birren & K. W. Schaie (Eds.), Handbook of the psychology of aging (2nd ed.). New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold.