In the final days before her death, Susan stopped fighting and accepted the inevitable. But as Kübler-Ross's theory predicts, her acceptance was preceded by several months of
A) anger.
B) depression.
C) optimism.
D) determination to live.

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Kübler-Ross's theory of the five stages of grief includes denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Susan's acceptance indicates that she has passed through the other four stages, and the question implies that this acceptance occurred "in the final days" of her life. Therefore, the best choice is B) depression, as this is the stage that typically follows anger and bargaining.

In the Final Days Before Her Death, Susan Stopped Fighting