Sergio Is Impatient and Cynical

question 272

Multiple Choice

Sergio is impatient and cynical.He frequently gets into disagreements with other people.Sergio runs an elevated risk for developing ___.

• A) cancer
• B) diabetes
• C) coronary heart disease
• D) mental illness

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Definitions:

Acceptance

The act of receiving or taking something offered or the process of embracing one's reality without attempting to change it, protest, or exit.

Identity

According to Erikson, a coherent conception of the self, made up of goals, values, and beliefs to which a person is solidly committed.

Cohabitating

Living together in a romantic relationship without being legally married.

Depressed

Experiencing a persistent mood of sadness, feeling of hopelessness, or lack of interest in activities, often a symptom of depression.