​______ appears to matter more than ___________ in determining the quality of life of someone who is coping with a chronic illness.

A) ​Psychological functioning; physical functioning
B) ​Psychological functioning; environmental functioning
C) ​Physical functioning; psychological functioning
D) ​Physical functioning; emotional functioning

Psychological Functioning

Encompasses the mental processes and behavioral actions by which individuals relate to their environment and themselves.

Quality of Life

A multidimensional concept that usually includes subjective evaluations of both positive and negative aspects of life.

Physical Functioning

A measure of an individual's ability to perform physical activities in daily life, often used to assess health status or physical fitness.