Asked by Fakiha Shafique on Jul 11, 2024
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Susan was wiped out from her third chemotherapy treatment, yet when asked about how she was doing through all of this, she replied, "Now I am able to have a lot more compassion for my grandmother, who went through this, too, and it has brought us closer together." Susan illustrates the use of__________ as a coping strategy.
A) positive reinterpretation
B) reaction formation
C) learned helplessness
D) catharsis
Chemotherapy Treatment
A type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells by stopping their ability to grow and divide, often used in conjunction with surgery or radiation therapy.
Coping Strategy
Approaches and techniques that individuals use to manage and mitigate stress and emotional distress.
Positive Reinterpretation
A coping strategy involving the reframing of a negative event or situation in a positive light to manage stress and maintain well-being.
- Recognize the importance and methods of positive reinterpretation as a coping strategy.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the importance and methods of positive reinterpretation as a coping strategy.
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