Psychological Risk Factors in Cancer
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What personality traits have been found to have a significant link to cancer risk?

  • Agreeableness and trust
  • Negative emotionality (correct)
  • Extroversion and sociability
  • High levels of optimism

Which emotional tendency is associated with an increased risk of cancer?

  • Tendency to be highly resilient
  • Tendency to express emotions openly
  • Tendency to seek social support
  • Tendency to repress emotion (correct)

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding personality traits and cancer risk?

  • Optimism has a proven protective effect against cancer risk.
  • Personality traits are the strongest predictors of cancer risk.
  • There is a lack of significant findings linking personality traits to cancer. (correct)
  • Aggressiveness increases the likelihood of developing cancer.

Which of the following factors is not associated with an increased risk of cancer?

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What is the relationship between personality and cancer risk based on the findings?

<p>Personality traits have no significant connection to cancer risk. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does negative emotionality play in cancer risk according to current findings?

<p>Negative emotionality has been shown to have a strong relationship with an increased risk of cancer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the tendency to repress emotions relate to cancer risk?

<p>Repressing emotions is associated with a higher cancer risk, indicating its psychosocial impact.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might personality traits not be significantly linked to cancer risk?

<p>There have been no major findings linking personality traits to increased cancer risk, suggesting other factors are more influential.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What implications do the findings about emotionality and repression have for cancer prevention strategies?

<p>The findings suggest that addressing negative emotionality and encouraging emotional expression may be important in cancer prevention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can understanding psychosocial risk factors contribute to holistic cancer care?

<p>Understanding psychosocial risk factors allows for a more comprehensive approach to cancer care, addressing both mental and physical health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Cancer risk factors

Certain personality traits and emotional responses may influence cancer risk.

Personality traits

Personality characteristics have not been strongly linked to cancer risk.

Negative emotionality

A tendency to experience negative emotions like anxiety, worry, and anger.

Emotional repression

Suppressing or avoiding emotional responses.

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Strongest cancer risk links

The strongest links to cancer risk involve negative emotionality and emotional burying.

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Personality Traits & Cancer

Despite some research, personality traits haven't been strongly linked to a higher risk of cancer.

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Negative Emotionality and Cancer

A tendency to experience negative emotions like anxiety, worry, or anger may be associated with an increased risk of cancer.

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Emotional Repression and Cancer

Holding back or burying emotions can also influence a higher risk of developing cancer.

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Emotion and Cancer Risk

While not the sole culprit, negative emotionality and emotional repression are factors to consider in cancer risk.

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Study Notes

Psychological Risk Factors in Cancer

  • No significant link found between specific personality traits and cancer risk.
  • Strongest risk factors related to negative emotional responses and emotional repression.

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Explore the psychological dimensions of cancer risk, focusing on emotional responses and repression. This quiz delves into research findings that investigate the relationship between personality traits and cancer susceptibility. Understand the complex interplay between mental health and cancer risk factors.

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