Albert Has Been Suffering from Cancer for a Year

question 31

Multiple Choice

Albert has been suffering from cancer for a year.The progression of the disease was faster in the first few months and later decreased gradually.Although Albert was suffering from cancer, the symptoms were more controlled in the later months.Which of the following is most likely the reason for the change in the course of the disease?

• A)He was sleeping more and used active coping methods during the first few months.
• B)He was using repressive coping methods to deal with cancer during the later months.
• C)He accepted the fact that his cancer was fatal, and he will die during the later months.
• D)He was not able to accept that he was suffering from cancer during the first few months.

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Definitions:

Jakobson's Semiotic

Roman Jakobson's theory related to the study of signs and symbols, focusing on their role in communication processes.

Conative Function

One of Jakobson’s semiotic functions. Establishes the sender’s expectations of the receiver or what the receiver is expected to do as a result of receiving the message.

Sender's Expectations

Sender's expectations refer to the anticipations or assumptions held by the initiator of a communication about how the message will be received and understood by others.

Qualitative Analyses

Non-numerical examination and interpretation of observations, for the purpose of discovering underlying meanings and patterns of relationships.