Delay Is Most Common Among People Who

question 15

Multiple Choice

Delay is most common among people who

• A) have an internal locus of control and value self-care.
• B) are elderly and perceive their symptoms to be serious.
• C) have no regular contact with a physician.
• D) have a poor interpersonal relationship with their regular physician.

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