Which Comment by a Patient Who Recently Experienced a Myocardial

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which comment by a patient who recently experienced a myocardial infarction indicates use of maladaptive, ineffective coping strategies?

• A) "My employer should have paid for a health club membership for me."
• B) "My family will see me through this. It won't be easy, but I will never be alone."
• C) "My heart attack was no fun, but it showed me up the importance of a good diet and more exercise."
• D) "I accept that I have heart disease. Now I need to decide if I will be able to continue my work daily."

Distinguish between objective and subjective approaches to understanding deviance.

Understand the historical evolution of perspectives on deviance and criminal behavior.

Identify examples of positive deviance and its societal perception.

Understand the assumptions underlying the positivist perspective on deviance.

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Definitions:

Major Depression

A mental disorder characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and a range of physical and cognitive symptoms, significantly affecting daily life.

Binge Eating

Engaging in recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food, often quickly and to the point of discomfort.

Cross-cultural Differences

Variations in how different cultures, societies, or ethnic groups approach, perceive, and interact with the world around them.

Standards of Beauty

Socially constructed ideals that outline what is considered attractive or desirable in a given culture or society.