​The diagnosis of a chronic disease may be seen as a crisis or a psychosocial transition, but both views acknowledge that such a diagnosis

A) ​requires adaptation by those affected.
B) ​affects families more than individuals.
C) ​is more difficult for women than for men.
D) ​is more difficult with diabetes than Alzheimer's.

Chronic Disease

A long-lasting condition that can be controlled but not cured, often leading to persistent and recurring health problems.

Psychosocial Transition

The process of adapting to changes in one’s life that affect the social identity, roles, and networks, often requiring new coping mechanisms.

Adaptation

The process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment.