An abnormal return to a former or an earlier state, particularly infantile patterns of thought or behavior, that can occur from feelings of helplessness and dependency in a patient with a serious physical illness is known as ________

A. comorbid disease C. a unique need
B. regression D. musculoskeletal impairment


ANS: B

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