Brent has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Today, he spent hours praying: "Please, I'll do anything. Just give me one more chance. I'm so sorry. I'll be the best person, just please give me another chance." Brent is most likely in the ____ stage of dying.
A)bargaining
B)acceptance
C)depression
D)denial

Question

Brent has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Today, he spent hours praying: "Please, I'll do anything. Just give me one more chance. I'm so sorry. I'll be the best person, just please give me another chance." Brent is most likely in the ____ stage of dying. ​
A)bargaining
B)acceptance
C)depression
D)denial ​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Brent's plea and bargaining indicate that he is in the bargaining stage of dying. This stage is characterized by a person's attempt to negotiate with a higher power for a different outcome or more time.

Brent Has Been Diagnosed with Terminal Cancer