Which of the Following Is TRUE of Cancer

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE of cancer?

• A)Development of cancer is directly related to the Type A behavior pattern.
• B)Cancer is a disease which cannot be cured even if detected early.
• C)Cancer spreads when certain cells in the body become altered and multiply rapidly in an uncontrolled fashion.
• D)Conclusive evidence suggests that cancer patients are less emotionally reactive,suppress anger,and lack outlets for emotional release.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach developed by Freud, focusing on unconscious processes as they are manifested in a person's behavior and emphasizes the exploration of dreams, symbolic meanings, and free association.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to gradually reduce anxiety through controlled exposure to feared stimuli.

Cognitive Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that aims to change negative patterns of thinking or behavior to treat psychological disorders and improve mental health.

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach and theory of psychological disorders that emphasizes the role of unconscious factors in determining behavior, founded by Sigmund Freud.