When Used by a Person with a Life-Threatening Illness, Denial

question 29

Multiple Choice

When used by a person with a life-threatening illness, denial can mean:

• A)I am not ill.
• B)I am ill, but it is not serious.
• C)I am seriously ill, but not dying.
• D)I am dying, but death will not come for a long time.
• E)All of these

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Definitions:

Subjective Well-Being

An individual's self-assessment of their own happiness and satisfaction with life.

Physiological Arousal

A state of heightened physiological activity that includes increased heart rate, blood pressure, and adrenaline levels, often in response to a stimulus.

Self-Perceived Happiness

An individual's subjective assessment of their own well-being and satisfaction with life.

Catharsis Hypothesis

The theory suggesting that expressing or releasing strong emotions leads to a relief from those emotions, often resulting in a sense of rejuvenation and reduction in stress.