Sean Believes That He Has a High Sense of Control

question 77

Multiple Choice

Sean believes that he has a high sense of control over his own health,so when his kidney transplant unexpectedly fails,he is likely to

• A)avoid feeling depressed.
• B)feel particularly depressed.
• C)seek out the company of more pessimistic patients in the same situation.
• D)exhibit a particularly strong immune response.

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