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The function of illness behavior is to
 
  A) determine health status.
  B) alleviate symptoms.
  C) seek a cure.
  D) increase compliance.

Question 2

Joshua has been told by friends that he does not look well. He feels flushed and decides to take his temperature to determine if he has a fever. His actions would be defined as
 
  A) self-defeating behavior.
  B) disease behavior.
  C) illness behavior.
  D) socialized behavior.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C



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