An Individual Believes That the Course of His Chronic Illness

An individual believes that the course of his chronic illness cannot be directly influenced by the attitude he takes toward his illness and that only the advances of medical science can help him.Based on the research on the effects of perceived control,what will be the most likely outcome for this individual?

A) He will receive less support from family and friends.
B) His chances for a poor psychological adjustment will increase.
C) He will die from his illness.
D) He will show both physical and psychological benefits from his realistic approach.