Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
Directions: Correlate the behavior with K├╝bler-Ross's stages of dying from the choices below. Tells God: "If I quit smoking I can just live until after my daughter's wedding."
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Bargaining. In K├╝bler-Ross's stages of dying, bargaining is characterized by attempting to negotiate for more time or a different outcome in exchange for changing behavior or circumstances. In this scenario, the individual is bargaining with a higher power by offering to quit smoking in exchange for more time to live until after their daughter's wedding. This demonstrates the classic behavior associated with the bargaining stage.
Other choices are incorrect because:
A: Anger - There is no indication of anger or hostility in the statement.
C: Depression - There is no expression of sadness or hopelessness.
D: Acceptance - The individual is not fully accepting the reality of the situation.
E: Denial - The individual is not denying the situation but rather trying to negotiate terms.
Other choices are incorrect because:
A: Anger - There is no indication of anger or hostility in the statement.
C: Depression - There is no expression of sadness or hopelessness.
D: Acceptance - The individual is not fully accepting the reality of the situation.
E: Denial - The individual is not denying the situation but rather trying to negotiate terms.