Avoidance Coping Has Been Linked To

question 127

Multiple Choice

Avoidance coping has been linked to:

• A)chronic disease progression and mortality for people with cancer
• B)greater adherence to medical regimes.
• C)improved health in HIV-positive individuals.
• D)less risky behaviors in HIV-positive intravenous drug users.

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Definitions:

Spina Bifida

A birth defect where there is an incomplete closing of the backbone and membranes around the spinal cord.

Vertebral Laminae

The vertebral laminae are flattened plates of bone originating from the pedicles of the vertebral arch, forming the posterior part of the vertebral foramen.

Coccyx

The coccyx, commonly known as the tailbone, is the small, triangular bone at the bottom of the spine, consisting of several fused vertebrae.

Vertebral Column

The flexible column formed by a series of bones called vertebrae, extending from the skull to the pelvis, and playing a key role in support and motion.