Morgan Was Diagnosed with Inoperable Colon Cancer and Told He

question 66

Multiple Choice

Morgan was diagnosed with inoperable colon cancer and told he had probably six months left to live. Two months after the diagnosis, Morgan begins to write letters to his children and old friends, telling them all the things he feels he should have said but didn't. According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, what emotion is he most likely experiencing?

• A) anger
• B) acceptance
• C) negotiation
• D) depression

---

Definitions:

Psychosocial Crisis

A turning point or period of conflict in an individual's psychological and social development, often associated with specific age stages.

Generativity

The concern for establishing and guiding the next generation, often expressed through parenting, teaching, or mentorship.

Stagnation

A period of halted progress or development, often resulting in feelings of being stuck or without direction in various aspects of life.

Erikson

A developmental psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of humans, which posits that individuals go through eight stages of development throughout life.