Which of the following persons has the greatest risk for developing ineffective coping behaviors?
a. The middle-aged man whose diet is high in saturated fat and has a 20-year history of tobacco use
b. The single 30-year-old female facing the death of her father
c. The 19-year-old college student with a family history of schizophrenia
d. The 9-year-old child whose parents are nurturing but provide chores and responsibilities
C
Mental health is influenced by three factors: inherited characteristics, childhood nurturing, and life circumstances. The risk for developing ineffective coping behaviors increases when problems exist in any one of these areas.
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