Charles Has Been Told That He Has Lung Cancer That

Multiple Choice

Charles has been told that he has lung cancer that is too invasive for treatment. His doctor tells him that he will probably die within a year. Charles suddenly starts to laugh, and he tells the doctor that the lab must have mixed up the test results. Charles is most likely in Kübler-Ross's _____ stage of dying.

A) denial
B) anger
C) bargaining
D) depression