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Understanding Illness and Behavior

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What does illness refer to?

A set of scientific models for characterizing clusters of symptoms

The state of poor health that interferes with normal functioning (correct)

An infection, chronic illness, trauma, genetic problem, or environmental factor

A subjective experience with physical, mental, and emotional components

What does behaviour encompass?

Conscious and unconscious behaviours

Biological, psychological, social, and environmental variables

Observable and quantifiable activities

All activities, reactions, behaviours, or mannerisms in response to stimuli or events (correct)

How is human behaviour defined?

The activities, reactions, behaviour, or mannerisms in response to stimuli or events

How people interact with their environment and respond to stimuli (correct)

The impact of biological, psychological, social, and environmental variables

Deliberate or unintentional, voluntary or involuntary actions

What is the focus of illness behaviour?

How people respond to biological signs and abnormal circumstances Signup and view all the answers

What kind of factors can contribute to illness?

Biological, psychological, social, and environmental variables Signup and view all the answers

In what way is illness described?

A subjective experience with physical, mental, and emotional components Signup and view all the answers

What term did Pilowsky implement to describe excessive or insufficient responsiveness to symptoms?

Abnormal illness behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a negative illness behavior?

Delaying seeking medical attention Signup and view all the answers

What does illness behavior encompass?

How people take corrective action Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of positive illness behavior?

Prioritizing mental health through stress management and emotional well-being Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a negative action related to illness behavior?

Non-adherence to prescribed medications Signup and view all the answers

What does positive illness behavior involve?

Adhering to prescribed medications and treatment plans Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents a negative aspect of illness behavior?

Engaging in self-medication without professional guidance Signup and view all the answers