Ten-year-old maddie has been sick with cancer for the last 3 years. she tells her dad that she no longer wants chemotherapy and that she is ready to go to heaven. he can't but notice how peaceful she seems with her decision. according to kübler-ross, maddie is in the stage of death and dying.

Francine, a college freshman, has agreed to participate in a psychology research study. before she begins her participation, she reads a statement written by the researcher explaining the purpose of the research and the potential risks of participation. it also explains that francine is free to withdraw from the research at any time. in providing francine with this statement, the researcher has followed the ethical guidelines of for participants.