In the experience of dying, what is the third stage?
a. denial
b. resentment
c. bargaining for time
d. acceptance
Question 2Near-death experience brings a profound change of attitude in
a. most people
b. college graduates more than those who have less education
c. older persons more than younger persons
d. women more than men
Question 3George is aware that he is dying, but has been thinking that if he follows all the doctor's orders, maybe God will let him live until his son's wedding. He has entered which of the stages of dying?
a. denial
b. resentment
c. acceptance
d. bargaining
Question 4Lilly, aged 72, has just been told that she has a terminal illness. Like most people, her initial reaction is
a. anger
b. denial
c. depression
d. acceptance
Question 5What is the typical emotional sequence in the experience of death?
a. anger, resentment, denial, acceptance
b. resentment, denial, anger, bargaining, acceptance
c. denial, resentment, bargaining, depression, acceptance
d. none of these sequences is correct
Question 6Mary is less fearful of death than many older people her age. According to the text, a major reason for Mary's diminished fear of death probably is her
a. having cared for a terminally ill friend
b. genuine belief in the afterlife
c. feeling that it can't happen to me
d. having a college education
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