At 65,Terry Is Diagnosed with Cancer

question 22

Multiple Choice

At 65,Terry is diagnosed with cancer.He refuses to believe that he has a sickness,because he feels fine,so he does not get any treatment.When his physician informs him that his case has become terminal because he did not act,Terry tells his friends that his doctor doesn't know what he's talking about.When Terry's friends begin to treat him differently than they did a year ago,Terry wonders why.According to Kübler-Ross,Terry is in the _________________ stage with regard to death.

• A) denial
• B) depression
• C) foreclosure
• D) moratorium

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Definitions:

Decentralization

The process of distributing or dispersing functions, powers, people or things away from a central location or authority.

Organizational Structure

The hierarchical arrangement of lines of authority, communications, rights, and duties within an organization.

Directors

Individuals in charge of overseeing the management and operational decisions in organizations or departments.

Accountability

The obligation to explain, justify, and take responsibility for one's actions in a professional or personal context.