Elliot notices he has developed an oddly shaped mole on his chest. He ignores it, telling himself it is just a freckle he never noticed before. After a month, he decides that this freckle may be a little more than just a freckle. Elliot is exhibiting:

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Appraisal delay refers to the time taken by an individual to recognize a symptom as a sign of illness. Elliot initially ignores the mole, thinking it's just a freckle, which indicates a delay in appraising the symptom as potentially serious.

Elliot Notices He Has Developed an Oddly Shaped Mole on His