Which describe avoidance behaviors a parent may exhibit when learning that his or her child has a chronic condition (select all that apply)?
a. Refuses to agree to treatment
b. Shares burden of disorder with others
c. Verbalizes possible loss of child
d. Withdraws from outside world
e. Punishes self because of guilt and shame
ANS: A, D, E
A parent who refuses to agree to treatment, withdraws from the outside world, and punishes self because of guilt and shame is exhibiting avoidance coping behaviors. A parent who shares the burden of disorder with others and verbalizes possible loss of child is exhibiting approach coping behaviors.
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