The Kübler-Ross stages of grief and loss typically occur in individuals who are close to the person who has died or is expected to die. These stages have also been identified and used for a multiplicity of life's situations
The stages are in random order. What is the correct sequence for these stages?
1 . Denial
2 . Anger
3 . Bargaining
4 . Depression
5 . Acceptance
6 . Detachment
A) 6, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B) 4, 3, 5, 2, 1, 6
C) 2, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6
D) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
D
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The correct sequences of stages are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance, and detachment.
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