Lydia is experiencing severe stomach pains. Last week, she noticed blood in her urine. She feels fatigued and is increasingly unable to carry on with her daily routine. She researches her symptoms on the Internet, and many of her symptoms indicate that she may be at an early stage of developing a cancerous tumor. She concludes that she requires treatment but has not visited a doctor yet. Which of the following delay behaviors is Lydia displaying?
A. appraisal delay
B. illness delay
C. medical delay
D. behavioral delay
Answer: D
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a. regression. c. reaction formation. b. displacement. d. identification.
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a. personal interview b. e-mail questionnaire c. group questionnaire d. phone interview
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a. collaborative nonassertion. b. anger management. c. assertive behavior. d. applied behavior analysis.