Jon W Has Just Been Diagnosed with Cancer

question 91

Multiple Choice

Jon W. has just been diagnosed with cancer. His initial response is to deny the seriousness of his condition. This type of coping mechanism

• A) will enable him to develop better coping mechanisms later.
• B) is never psychologically helpful.
• C) doesn't really help him endure the initial shock any more easily.
• D) results in higher levels of corticosteroids (stress hormones).

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Definitions:

Level of Stress

The degree or intensity of stress an individual is experiencing at any given time.

Income Quintiles

A statistical measure dividing a population into five equal groups according to their income level for comparative analysis.

Government Spending

Expenditures by the government sector on goods and services that it consumes to provide public services and for the benefit of the community.

Personal Income Tax

Tax levied on individuals or households based on their total income from all sources.