Several weeks of diagnostic tests have revealed that cancer has spread throughout Barry's body. His physician suggested that he "take care of important matters."
Barry realizes his family's home needs repairs, so he arranges to have that done right away. To relieve his family of the agony of planning his funeral, he has made all the arrangements. Barry tells his minister he has had a good life and just wants to make sure he provides for his family after his death. This description fits the stage Kübler-Ross called __________
a) denial.
b) acceptance.
c) bargaining.
d) depression.
b Explanation: Barry exhibits acceptance of his impending death by making his own
funeral arrangements and wanting to provide for his family.
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