All of the Following Individuals Have the Same Type of Cancer

question 39

Multiple Choice

All of the following individuals have the same type of cancer and are currently at the same state of health, receiving the same type of treatment, at the same facility. Who is most likely to live longest?

• A) Abby, who has high self-efficacy and is unrealistically optimistic
• B) Bernie, who has high self-efficacy and a realistic acceptance of his condition
• C) Carl, who has low self-efficacy, but is nonetheless optimistic
• D) Doug, who has low self-efficacy and is pessimistic about his outcome

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Definitions:

Physical Dependence

The physiological need for a drug that causes unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as physical pain and a craving for the drug when it is discontinued.

Psychological Dependence

The strong desire to repeat the use of a drug for emotional reasons, such as a feeling of well-being and reduction of stress.

Drug Addiction

A chronic disease characterized by compulsive, or uncontrollable, drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences and changes in the brain, which can be long-lasting.

Depressants

Psychoactive drugs that slow down mental and physical activity.