A Nurse Researcher Discusses a Theory About the Stigma of Chronic

question 4

Multiple Choice

A nurse researcher discusses a theory about the stigma of chronic illness in children and describes aspects of chronic illness including aesthetic qualities,causes of the condition,and concealability of the disease as dimensions of this stigma.In this case,"aesthetic qualities,causes of the condition,and concealability of the disease" are

• A) concepts.
• B) constructs.
• C) theories.
• D) variables.

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Definitions:

Sadness

Sadness is an emotional state characterized by feelings of unhappiness, sorrow, or disappointment, often triggered by adverse events or situations.

Fear

An emotional response to perceived dangers or threats, leading to physiological and behavioral changes aimed at avoiding those threats.

Basic Emotions

Fundamental emotions that are universally recognized and experienced by humans, such as happiness, sadness, fear, disgust, surprise, and anger.

Facial Expressions

Visible changes in the face that convey an individual's emotional state or reactions to various situations.