Marcello was told by his physician, 6 months ago, that he'd have about 18 months to live. "I've been working out a deal," Marcello told his physician. "Through daily prayer I've negotiated with God another year on top of your prognosis. It's in the bag." What stage of dealing with dying in Marcello in?
A. acceptance
B. denial
C. bargaining
D. depression
Answer: C
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a. ?the notion of defense mechanisms b. ?the distinction between conscious and unconscious processes c. ?the descriptions of some types of adult personalities d. ?the existence of both the Oedipus and Electra complexes
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