According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, the feelings of sadness that a dying person experiences that are based on events that have already occurred, and the loss of dignity that may accompany medical procedures, is an example of which response to dying?

A. denial
B. preparatory depression
C. acceptance
D. reactive depression


Answer: D

Psychology

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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