Sammy is a 72-year-old man who has had several strokes. He has lost his speech and use of his right hand and is no longer ambulatory
Because of other complications, his doctor has informed him that he will never be able to return home and that he will most likely live out his remaining days in a nursing facility and then possibly a hospice. If Sammy shows signs of profound sadness, Kübler-Ross would view it as
a) anger.
b) reactive depression.
c) denial.
d) acceptance.
b
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a) humanistic psychology. b) Gestalt psychology. c) behavioral psychology. d) structural psychology.
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A) greater physical fitness. B) improved intellectual performance. C) increased nervous tension. D) better mental health.
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A) romantic B) fatuous C) companionate D) consummate
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A) interpersonal therapy. B) brief psychodynamic therapy. C) reminiscence therapy. D) cognitive behavioral therapy.