You visit a cancer patient in a hospital. According to research, which of the following should you probably avoid doing if you wish to be helpful to the patient?

a. put on a very cheerful demeanor
b. discuss his or her illness
c. discuss his or her impending death
d. discuss his or her symptoms


Ans: A

Psychology

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