During the First Few Months After Diagnosis of a Life‑threatening

question 28

Multiple Choice

During the first few months after diagnosis of a life‑threatening illness,

• A) patients usually plan for the future with assurance.
• B) patients are usually pessimistic.
• C) more active approaches in coping begin to be utilized.
• D) the use of avoidance coping grows stronger.

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Definitions:

Knowing-Doing Gap

The discrepancy between what individuals know they should do and what they actually do in practice.

Managers

Individuals responsible for planning, leading, organizing, and controlling the operations of an organization or a part of it.

Trial Run

An initial attempt or test to perform a task or activity before implementing it fully.

Diffusion

The process by which a new idea, product, or behavior spreads within a population.