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
Skin signs are objective evidence of an illness or disorder. They can be seen, measured, or felt.
Lung cancer
Cancer Survival Rates According to Psychological Response to Diagnosis
Chest x-ray of lung cancer; cancer is seen on the left side.
Most Commonly Diagnosed Mental Disorders
HPV and Cervical Cancer