Patrick has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Although his condition is in its early stages, Patrick notices that he completes tasks at work much more slowly than he used to. Patrick is having trouble deciding if he will reveal his medical condition to his supervisor because Patrick doesn't want his boss's perception of him to change. Like many others with "invisible" medical conditions, Patrick is trying to

A. manage multiple identities.
B. avoid image management.
C. lie about his situation.
D. be someone he is not.


Answer: A

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