Kubler-Ross's 5 Stages theory of Death
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Kubler-Ross's 5 Stages theory of Death

Test your knowledge of Kübler-Ross's theory of death and dying with this quiz! Learn about the five stages people go through when facing imminent death, as proposed by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross based on her interviews with terminally ill patients. See how well you understand the psychological responses to awareness of a fatal illness.

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Questions and Answers

According to Kübler-Ross’s theory of death and dying, which stage comes after denial?

Anger

What is the purpose of denial, as described by other therapists?

To protect the ego

During which stage does the terminally ill person try to bargain for extra time?

Bargaining

According to Kübler-Ross's theory, which stage of response to imminent death involves the person feeling a sense of disengagement and a desire to be with only a few people they value the most?

<p>Acceptance</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of response to imminent death often involves the person feeling that death is growing nearer and there is little that can be done?

<p>Depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Kübler-Ross's theory, which stage of response to imminent death involves the person trying to bargain for extra time and making promises?

<p>Bargaining</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of response to imminent death often involves the person feeling anger towards family members, medical personnel, God, or healthy people generally?

<p>Anger</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Kübler-Ross's theory, which stage of response to imminent death involves a feeling of peace and a sense of disengagement?

<p>Acceptance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first stage in Kübler-Ross's theory of death and dying?

<p>Denial</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of response to imminent death involves feelings of anger and a sense of unfairness?

<p>Anger</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Kübler-Ross's theory, which stage of response to imminent death involves attempts to bargain for extra time?

<p>Bargaining</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Kübler-Ross's theory of death and dying, which stage involves a sense of disengagement and a desire to be with only a few people they value the most?

<p>Depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Kübler-Ross's theory of death and dying, which stage involves the person feeling that death is growing nearer and there is little that can be done?

<p>Depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Kübler-Ross's theory of death and dying, which stage involves the person feeling a sense of peace and acceptance of their impending death?

<p>Denial</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Kübler-Ross's theory of death and dying, which stage involves the person making promises to dedicate their life to healing others?

<p>Bargaining</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Kübler-Ross's theory, which stage involves the person feeling a loss of dignity due to invasive medical procedures?

<p>Depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Kübler-Ross's theory, which stage involves the person feeling a sense of disengagement and a desire to be with only a few people they value the most?

<p>Acceptance</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Kübler-Ross's theory, which stage involves the person refusing to believe their terminal illness diagnosis?

<p>Denial</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Kübler-Ross's theory, what is the second stage of response to imminent death?

<p>Anger</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of response to imminent death often involves the person feeling a sense of disengagement and a desire to be with only a few people they value the most?

<p>Acceptance</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Kübler-Ross's theory, what is the third stage of response to imminent death?

<p>Bargaining</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of denial, as described by other therapists?

<p>To protect the ego while the person adjusts to the psychological blow of a terminal diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Kübler-Ross's theory, which stage of response to imminent death involves the person feeling a loss of dignity due to invasive medical procedures?

<p>Depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Kübler-Ross's theory, which stage of response to imminent death involves the person feeling a desire to be with only the few people they value the most?

<p>Acceptance</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Kübler-Ross's theory, which stage of response to imminent death often involves the person feeling a sense of disengagement?

<p>Acceptance</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Kübler-Ross's theory, which stage of response to imminent death involves the person feeling a sense of peace as resistance to death is abandoned?

<p>Acceptance</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Kübler-Ross's theory of death and dying, which stage involves the person feeling a loss of dignity due to invasive medical procedures?

<p>Depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Kübler-Ross's theory of death and dying, which stage involves the person feeling a sense of peace and a desire to be with only a few people they value the most?

<p>Acceptance</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Kübler-Ross's theory of death and dying, which stage involves the person feeling a sense of disengagement and a desire to be with only a few people they value the most?

<p>Acceptance</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Kübler-Ross's theory of death and dying, which stage involves the person feeling a sense of unfairness and anger towards family members, medical personnel, God, or healthy people generally?

<p>Anger</p> Signup and view all the answers

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