Jason Was Diagnosed with Cancer When He Was 30

question 87

Multiple Choice

Jason was diagnosed with cancer when he was 30.Initially,he was devastated by the news and fell into a deep depression.However,he started going to a cancer support group and realized that there were many people far sicker and more alone than he was.Eventually,he changed the course of his life and dedicated himself to founding and running a charity to improve the lives of people with debilitating illness.Running this charity makes him happier than anything he ever did before.Jason's story is an example of:

• A)self-verification.
• B)a redemption story.
• C)a contamination story.
• D)self-presentation.

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Definitions:

Post-Traumatic Growth

Positive psychological changes as a result of struggling with extremely challenging circumstances and life crises.

Psychological Changes

Alterations or developments in emotional, cognitive, or behavioral characteristics over time due to various factors or life experiences.

Life Crises

Significant life events that require a substantial amount of adjustment and can lead to personal growth or distress.

Biological Perspective

A way of looking at psychological issues by examining the biological bases of behavior, including genetics, brain structures, and biochemical processes.