Just as Health and Health Behavior Are Affected by Internal

question 11

Multiple Choice

Just as health and health behavior are affected by internal and external variables,so are illness and illness behavior.Which external variables can affect illness and behavior?

• A) Perception of the seriousness of the illness
• B) Patient's coping skills
• C) Cultural background
• D) Social support
• E) Socioeconomic status

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Definitions:

Atherosclerosis

Arteriosclerosis characterized by irregularly distributed lipid deposits in the intima of large and medium-sized arteries.

Arteriosclerosis

The thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries, often leading to restricted blood flow.

Tunica Intima

Innermost coat of a blood vessel; consists of endothelium, a lamina propria, and an inner elastic membrane.

Cooing

A type of vocalization made by infants, often expressing pleasure or discovering how to use their vocal cords.