Elisabeth Kübler-Ross proposes that some people travel through five stages of coping when diagnosed with a terminal illness. Which of the following best illustrates the stage of acceptance?
a. "There's no hope. I don't think we can win. It might be best just to give up the fight."
b. "No, it can't be true. There must be some mistake. Perhaps my test results got mixed up with someone else's."
c. "Okay, this is it. We've done everything that we can so now it's time to make the best of what we have. The time we have together is precious, so let's make worthwhile."
d. "It's not fair. I'm a good person. Look at all the people who are much worse than me and yet still healthy."
Answer: C
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