In general, researchers have found that people who are dying:
A) inevitably progress through all five of the stages described by Kübler-Ross.
B) typically experience fear, anger, depression, denial, and then hope.
C) progress through the stages of hope, bargaining, fear, anxiety, and finally despair.
D) do not progress through any particular sequence of stages, but rather cope with dying as they have coped with other stresses in life.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

While Kübler-Ross's five stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance) are often associated with the process of dying, research has not supported a strict progression through all of these stages for all individuals. Rather, individuals may cope with dying in their own unique ways, drawing on past experiences and personal beliefs. Therefore, option D is the best answer.

In General, Researchers Have Found That People Who Are Dying