How a Person Views the Symptoms,perceived Causes,controllability,and Consequences of an Illness

question 65

Multiple Choice

How a person views the symptoms,perceived causes,controllability,and consequences of an illness refers to that person's:

• A) illness representation.
• B) neuroticism.
• C) social construction.
• D) explanatory style.

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Definitions:

Social Control

The mechanisms, strategies, and processes that regulate individual and group behavior, aiming to enforce conformity and compliance to the rules of a given society or social group.

Gemeinschaft Society

A social organization centered around personal and family ties, often found in rural and small community settings, characterized by a strong sense of community.

Postindustrial Societies

Societies characterized by an economy based on services and technology rather than on manufacturing or agriculture.

Achieved Statuses

Achieved statuses are positions or titles gained through personal effort, merit, or achievement, rather than by birth or ascription.