Subsequent Research That Has Examined Kübler-Ross's Theory Has Found the Theory

question 110

Multiple Choice

Subsequent research that has examined Kübler-Ross's theory has found the theory ____.

• A)overlooks a very common response to a diagnosis of terminal illness-fear
• B)holds up very well to research
• C)describes how the majority of people who are facing a terminal illness feel
• D)also describes how family members of terminal patients feel

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Definitions:

Desensitization

A psychological process that reduces the emotional responsiveness to a negative, arousing, or positive stimulus after repeated exposure to it.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that the individual feels driven to perform.

Severe Anxiety

A heightened state of excessive worry and fear that is intense enough to interfere with daily activities.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A complex psychological condition characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities within a single individual, often a result of severe trauma during early childhood.