Beluga has just been told that he has a rare form of cancer. He insists that there has been a mistake and asks his physician to retake his medical tests. According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, Mr. Beluga is most likely in the ________ stage of dying.
A) anger
B) bargaining
C) denial
D) reactive

Question

Beluga has just been told that he has a rare form of cancer. He insists that there has been a mistake and asks his physician to retake his medical tests. According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, Mr. Beluga is most likely in the ________ stage of dying.
A) anger 
B) bargaining
C) denial 
D) reactive

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In the denial stage, a person refuses to accept the reality of their situation and might believe that there has been a mistake or misdiagnosis. This is a common reaction when someone is faced with a life-threatening illness, and they are not yet ready to face the truth. Therefore, Mr. Beluga is most likely in the denial stage of dying.

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