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ETearle

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An example of a psychosocial resource that has been consistently associated with good psychological and physical outcomes for patients with HIV infection is:
 
  a. being low on openness to experience because these individuals are less likely to engage in risky behavior..
  b. optimism,
  c. associating primarily with family, and limiting visits from co-workers.
  d. being an introvert.

Question 2

Which of the following is TRUE?
 
  a. Depression is more prevalent in men with HIV than among women with HIV.
  b. Psychological factors can shorten the time one lives with AIDS.
  c. AIDS patients often experience better outcomes when they are pessimistic than when they are optimistic because they are more likely to face their illness directly.
  d. No research on HIV/AIDS has examined the impact of social support on psychological and physical outcomes because most people who are infected with the virus lose their social support networks.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B





 

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