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CIPS L3M4 Exam - Topic 3 Question 21 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M4 exam
Question #: 21
Topic #: 3
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In the Kubler-Ross Change Cycle, two of the elements can be combined to form one, which is called 'acceptance'.

Which two elements combine into this notion of 'acceptance'?

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Suggested Answer: B, D

'Experimentation' (experimenting with the change) and 'Decision' (essentially deciding to accept the change) together form 'acceptance'.


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Troy
3 months ago
Actually, it's A and C that lead to acceptance in the cycle.
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Vanda
3 months ago
Totally agree with Mark, A and C make sense!
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Tequila
3 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? Sounds off to me.
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Walton
4 months ago
Nah, I believe it's A and C.
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Truman
4 months ago
I think it's C and D that combine for acceptance.
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Sabra
4 months ago
I thought acceptance was just a stage on its own, but maybe it involves denial and depression? That sounds familiar.
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Delmy
4 months ago
I feel like acceptance might be linked to depression and decision, but I can't recall the exact details.
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Madalyn
4 months ago
I remember practicing a question like this, and I think it was about denial and experimentation, but that doesn't sound right now.
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Bulah
5 months ago
I think acceptance comes from combining denial and depression, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Renato
5 months ago
I've got this! The two elements that combine to form acceptance in the Kubler-Ross Change Cycle are denial and depression. Denial is the initial refusal to acknowledge the change or loss, and depression is the stage of sadness and hopelessness. When you work through those two stages, you can then reach acceptance. I feel good about this answer.
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Alease
5 months ago
Wait, I'm confused. I thought the Kubler-Ross model had stages like denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. I don't recall anything about "decision" being one of the stages. I'll have to review my notes to be sure.
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Pok
5 months ago
Okay, let me see... I think the question is asking about the Kubler-Ross Change Cycle, which describes the stages people go through when dealing with change or loss. If I remember correctly, the two stages that combine to form acceptance are denial and decision. I'm fairly confident that's the right answer.
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Alecia
5 months ago
I'm pretty sure the two elements that combine to form 'acceptance' are denial and depression. That makes sense to me based on the Kubler-Ross model.
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Charlette
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know the Kubler-Ross cycle has different stages, but I can't quite remember which two specifically lead to acceptance. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Narcisa
1 year ago
This is the kind of question that makes me wish I had a cheat sheet handy. Let's see, denial and depression... no, wait, that can't be right. I'm just going to go with my gut and say B and C. Decision and depression. Sounds about right.
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Natalie
1 year ago
User 3: I agree with Martina, decision and depression make sense to me.
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Martina
1 year ago
User 2: I'm not sure about that. I'm going with decision and experimentation.
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Laurena
1 year ago
I think it's denial and depression.
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Anissa
1 year ago
I bet the answer is C and D. Depression and experimentation. Gotta work through those dark emotions before you can truly accept what's happening. And what better way to do that than by experimenting with different coping mechanisms?
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Marilynn
1 year ago
Interesting, I never thought about it that way. Thanks for sharing your perspective.
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Rusty
1 year ago
Actually, I agree with the original comment. It's C and D. Depression and experimentation.
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Sophia
1 year ago
No, I'm pretty sure it's B and D. Decision and experimentation.
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Kiley
1 year ago
I think it's actually A and C. Denial and depression.
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Van
1 year ago
Ah, the Kubler-Ross cycle – the emotional version of the five stages of grief, am I right? I'm going to have to go with B and C on this one. Decision and depression. Acceptance is the light at the end of the tunnel.
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Andree
1 year ago
This is a classic Kubler-Ross question! I'm pretty sure the answer is denial and depression. You can't just skip straight to acceptance, you know? Gotta go through the whole emotional rollercoaster.
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Leanora
1 year ago
C) Depression
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Selma
1 year ago
A) Denial
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Bettina
1 year ago
I'd have to go with C and D. Depression and experimentation seem to be the key steps in reaching acceptance, at least in my experience.
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Almeta
1 year ago
Interesting perspective, Juliann. Can you explain why you think decision and experimentation are the elements that combine into acceptance?
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Milly
1 year ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I think the two elements that combine to form 'acceptance' are denial and depression. How else can you truly accept something if you haven't first gone through those stages?
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Sherrell
1 year ago
I believe denial and depression are key in reaching acceptance.
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Gregoria
1 year ago
Experimentation and decision are also important in the process.
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Donte
1 year ago
I agree, going through denial and depression can lead to acceptance.
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Macy
1 year ago
I think denial and depression combine to form acceptance.
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Juliann
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe it's decision and experimentation that lead to acceptance.
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Almeta
1 year ago
I think denial and depression combine into acceptance.
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