Question

When Barry was told he had lung cancer, he just resigned himself to the idea that he would die. He didn't really seem to be in denial. He just made no attempt to seek a cure, believing that his diagnosis "is what it is." Greer and others would suggest that Barry's attitude is which of the following? 1) Stoic Acceptance, 2) Helplessness and hopelessness, 3) depression, 4) fighting spirit

Answer 1

The preferable option will be - A.

A. Stoic acceptance

Explanation:

• Stoic means being almost calm and being emotionless. Stoic acceptance means accepting the current situation. Completely accepting what is happening and what can be done further.

Here, Barry, after knowing that he had lung cancer, completely accepted the situation, and being very calmly he continued his treatment. He accepted that this is what he has and he has to continue this because this might help him.