When Barry was told he had lung cancer,he just resigned himself to the idea that he would die.He didn't really seem to be in denial,he just made no attempt to seek a cure,believing that his diagnosis "is what it is." Greer and others would suggest that Barry's attitude is which of the following?

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Barry's attitude of simply accepting his diagnosis without attempting to seek a cure is characteristic of stoic acceptance, which involves acknowledging the reality of a situation and accepting it without resistance or emotional reaction. This is different from helplessness/hopelessness, which involves feeling defeated and powerless in the face of a situation, depression, which involves feelings of sadness and hopelessness that affect all aspects of life, and a fighting spirit, which involves actively pursuing treatment and maintaining a positive attitude despite the challenges of the illness.

When Barry Was Told He Had Lung Cancer,he Just Resigned