According to Shontz, the first stage in the sequence following the diagnosis of disabling illness is
A) shock.
B) encounter reaction.
C) reaction formation.
D) retreat.

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Shontz's model of psychological adjustment to chronic illness begins with the shock stage, where the individual experiences disbelief and numbness upon learning of their diagnosis.

According to Shontz, the First Stage in the Sequence Following