Lucius has just learned that he has an inoperable brain tumor. His initial reaction is to say, "You must have made a mistake. I'm going to go get a second opinion." In Kübler-Ross's model, Lucius is in the ________ stage.
A) denial
B) anger
C) bargaining
D) depression

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Lucius's response of denying the diagnosis and seeking a second opinion is characteristic of the denial stage, which is the first stage in Kübler-Ross's model of grief and loss. In this stage, individuals may deny the reality of the situation, minimize the extent of the problem, or seek to avoid the issue altogether.

Lucius Has Just Learned That He Has an Inoperable Brain