Actions Taken by a Person Who Feels Sick and Indulges

question 4

Multiple Choice

Actions taken by a person who feels sick and indulges in the behavior for the purpose of defining the state of his or her health and for discovering suitable remedies are known as:

• A) preventive or health behaviors.
• B) illness behaviors.
• C) sick role behaviors.
• D) perceived severity.

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Definitions:

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, typically performing better on simple or practiced tasks.

Laughing

The involuntary reaction consisting of rhythmical, often audible contractions of the diaphragm and other parts of the respiratory system, frequently a response to humor.

Mood Contagion

The phenomenon where an individual's mood or emotions transfer to those around them.

Sad Voice

A vocal expression that conveys sadness, often characterized by lower pitch, slower speech, and softer volume.