Patterns of behavior that a sick person adopts to minimize the disruptive effect of illness are called:

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Sick roles describe the ways in which a sick person adapts to and copes with illness, including seeking medical attention, following medical advice, and temporarily withdrawing from normal responsibilities. These patterns of behavior are recognized and accepted by society as legitimate ways of dealing with illness. Anorexia, regimes of health, health roles, and stigmas do not specifically refer to patterns of behavior adopted by sick people.

Patterns of Behavior That a Sick Person Adopts to Minimize