1) Chapter 6 provides a list of key indicators that reflect an individual's illness behavior. Based on the chart located at the bottom of page 129, select one behavior from each category that you most identify with when dealing with personal issues of illness. Discuss why you tend to follow each pattern of behavior, provide an example of the last time that you exhibited this behavior, and what the medical outcome was.
Your response should be at least 300 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. Any references or citations used should be in 6th edition APA style.
2) Select one of the following topics:
• Drug addiction
• Alcoholism
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Refer to the chart on page 103 in the textbook, and provide an explanation of one of the topics based upon the medical model of illness and the sociological model of illness.
Your response should be at least 300 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. Any references or citations used should be in 6th edition APA style.
3) Using your favorite search engine, research a disease or illness, and discuss how knowledge of the nature and causes of the disease has evolved over the years. Also, discuss how treatment for the disease has changed over the years.
Your response should be at least 300 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. Any references or citations used should be in 6th edition APA style.
4) Explain how illness or disabilities can affect an individual's life. What are some ways that disabled individuals have learned to cope with their illness or disabilities?
Your response should be at least 300 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. Any references or citations used should be in 6th edition APA style.