1. Instructor name Class Title, Term/Semester, Year Institution © 2008 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Introductory Psychology Concepts Death and Dying

2. © 2008 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Death and Dying Elisabeth Kubler-Ross (1969) brought the subject of death into the open with her observation that those facing impending death tend to move through five broad stages: 1.Denial: The initial stage: “It can’t be happening.” 2.Anger: “Why ME? It’s not fair!” (either referring to God, oneself, or anybody perceived, rightly or wrongly, as “responsible”) 3.Bargaining: “Just let me live to see my child(ren) graduate.” 4.Depression: “I’m so sad, why bother with anything?” 5.Acceptance: “It’s going to be OK.” Introductory Psychology Concepts: Death and Dying

3. © 2008 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Theories of Aging There is no single way to age successfully. Cellular Clock Theory: All humans have cells, the “clock” is the number of regenerations and divisions cells can undergo before cell growth slows and eventually stops. Wear and Tear Theory: Effects of aging are caused by damage done to cells and body systems over time essentially being “worn out" due to use. Once they wear out, they can no longer function correctly. Free-radical Theory: Organisms age because cells accumulate free radical damage with the passage of time. Introductory Psychology Concepts: Death and Dying