Sue was just diagnosed with breast cancer, however, she sees this illness as a challenge that she will be able to overcome. This is an example of a(n) __________that will likely correlate with a higher quality of life than if she saw it as a threat that will mean her life is over.
a. form of denial c. primary appraisal.
b. secondary appraisal d. tertiary appraisal
Question 2
The most commonly used measure of how someone is coping with a chronic illness is a measure of his or her quality of life (QOL). This measure is best made by the:
a. primary care physician c. physical therapist
b. consulting physician d. patient
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