______ Occurs When Individuals Identify Themselves as Their Disease

question 16

Multiple Choice

______ occurs when individuals identify themselves as their disease.

• A)The medical industrial complex
• B)Illness identity dependency
• C)Role strain
• D)Dissociative identity disorder

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Definitions:

Opiates

A group of drugs derived from opium that are used for their analgesic (pain-relieving) properties, but also have a high potential for addiction.

Jet Lag

A temporary disorder that causes fatigue, insomnia, and other symptoms as a result of air travel across time zones.

Menstruation

The monthly process in which the uterus sheds its lining, resulting in bleeding through the vagina, in women and female mammals.

Depression

A common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act, characterized by feelings of sadness or a loss of interest in activities.