According to Research by David Mechanic, What LEAST Motivates Illness

question 73

Multiple Choice

According to research by David Mechanic, what LEAST motivates illness behavior?

• A) The objective observation that they do not have any symptoms.
• B) The subjective perceptions they have about their symptoms.
• C) The realization that their symptoms are persisting over time.
• D) The realization that their symptoms are worsening with time.

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