Mike,age 10,has Just Been Diagnosed with Diabetes

question 26

Multiple Choice

Mike,age 10,has just been diagnosed with diabetes.His medical team advises him that he needs to check his blood sugar by pricking his finger three times per day.A pediatric psychologist is brought in to help him with this goal.Which of the five Cs of the consultation-liaison role does this represent?

• A) coping
• B) compliance
• C) communication
• D) collaboration

---

Definitions:

Suicidal Ideation

Thinking about suicide, usually with some serious emotional and intellectual or cognitive overtones.

Identity Crisis

A period of uncertainty and confusion in which a person's sense of identity becomes insecure, typically due to a change in their expected aims or role in society.

James Marcia

A psychologist best known for developing the identity status theory, which classifies individuals' level of identity development into one of four categories.

Family Closeness

The emotional bonding that fosters a sense of security and support among family members.