Research on the relationship between mood and coping with rheumatoid arthritis indicates
A) most patients believed they had control over the course of their disease.
B) patients who believed they had control over their disease showed high levels of distress.
C) patients who saw themselves as active partners in treatment were better adjusted.
D) mood did not correlate with adjustment.

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Patients who see themselves as active partners in their treatment tend to be better adjusted because this perspective likely enhances their sense of control and involvement in managing their condition, leading to more positive outcomes and coping strategies.

Research on the Relationship Between Mood and Coping with Rheumatoid