Ria Is a Patient Diagnosed with an Advanced Stage of Leukemia

question 16

Multiple Choice

Ria is a patient diagnosed with an advanced stage of leukemia. If she is in the first stage of dying as suggested by Kübler-Ross, which of the following is likely to be Ria's reaction to her diagnosis?

• A) She is likely to blame her doctor for not doing enough to cure her.
• B) She is likely to dismiss her diagnosis as a mistake.
• C) She is likely to be in a state of depression.
• D) She is likely to have come to terms with her diagnosis.

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Definitions:

Self-Esteem

An individual's overall subjective evaluation of their own worth or value.

Different Culture

Refers to the unique characteristics, behaviors, beliefs, and ways of life of a group of people that distinguish them from other groups.

Cognitive Approach

A psychological perspective that focuses on how people think, understand, and know about the world.

Depression

A mental disorder marked by a continuous feeling of sadness or a lack of enthusiasm for activities, resulting in considerable disruption to everyday functioning.