Terry has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and is on a strict diet in an effort to improve the quality of his life. Days when he is suffering from pain tend to be the days he breaks the diet and eats foods the doctors have told him are unhealthy. Which of the following is the best explanation of this behavior?
A. he believes the unhealthy food will help him cope with the pain
B. he believes that since he is suffering anyway, he may as well use this opportunity to eat forbidden foods.
C. the stress he experiences from the pain increases his engagement in risky behaviors
D. he believes the stress will be reduced by eating the unhealthy food.Az
C. the stress he experiences from the pain increases his engagement in risky behaviors
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