Having Learned That He Is Dying, Marcus Sits Alone in the Dark

question 140

Multiple Choice

Having learned that he is dying, Marcus sits alone in the dark of his bedroom and prays to God. "I swear if you make this go away I will make it right! I will apologize to those I have hurt, I will be a better husband and father, and I will spend time helping others like I never have before. Please take this away!" In Kübler-Ross's model, Marcus is in the ________ stage.

• A) denial
• B) acceptance
• C) bargaining
• D) depression

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