The Use of Avoidance Strategies in Coping with Chronic Illness

question 48

Multiple Choice

The use of avoidance strategies in coping with chronic illness

• A) often causes patients to gain less information about their illness.
• B) may be psychologically beneficial early in the coping process.
• C) may prevent the patient from making important lifestyle changes in fighting their illness.
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Marginalized

A condition in which an individual or group is placed in a lower or peripheral edge of society, often leading to reduced access to resources and opportunities.

Non-reproductive

Pertaining to actions, processes, or behaviors not directly related to reproduction or the production of offspring.

Subjugated

Dominated or controlled by force by another group or entity, often in a demeaning manner.

Globalization

The process of interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments worldwide, often driven by trade, investment, and technology.