Males differ from females in coping with chronic illness in that
a) their greater self?esteem causes them to cope with chronic illness better.
b) they are more adherent to treatment regimen.
c) they tend to be more threatened by the dependent, passive role they might have to take.
d) men suffer fewer chronic illnesses.
Answer: c) they tend to be more threatened by the dependent, passive role they might have to take.
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