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What is the main difference between problem-focused and emotion-focused coping?
What is the main difference between problem-focused and emotion-focused coping?
- Problem-focused coping involves denying the illness, while emotion-focused coping seeks out and assimilates information about the condition.
- Problem-focused coping involves managing emotions, while emotion-focused coping makes adjustments in life to deal with the illness positively.
- Problem-focused coping concerns itself with managing emotions, while emotion-focused coping directly deals with the situation.
- Problem-focused coping deals directly with the situation, while emotion-focused coping is more concerned with managing emotions. (correct)
What is a common initial response of patients to a major chronic illness diagnosis, such as cancer?
What is a common initial response of patients to a major chronic illness diagnosis, such as cancer?
- Direct coping
- Denial (correct)
- Problem-focused coping
- Emotion-focused coping
What do patients who engage in direct coping do after the initial reaction to a chronic illness diagnosis?
What do patients who engage in direct coping do after the initial reaction to a chronic illness diagnosis?
- Make adjustments in life to deal with the illness positively
- Manage emotions generated by the illness
- Seek out and assimilate information about their condition, treatment, and likely outcomes (correct)
- Deny the illness and make no adjustments in life
What is one of the effects of the illness on individuals who are coping with chronic illness?
What is one of the effects of the illness on individuals who are coping with chronic illness?
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Which coping behavior may be perceived as adaptive in protecting patients from all the implications of having a major chronic illness?
Which coping behavior may be perceived as adaptive in protecting patients from all the implications of having a major chronic illness?
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