What are two factors that can lessen the impact of a stressful situation?
What will be an ideal response?
Many possible choices - understanding the nature of the situation, preparing
for the stressful situation, perceiving that there may be some benefit, perceiving that one
has control, feeling able to handle the event, having adequate social support, etc.
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Cassie has avoidant personality disorder, while Suri has obsessive personality disorder. They share the same therapist, Dr. Pollan. What does research tell us about how Dr. Pollan will likely respond to Cassie and Suri?
A. Dr. Pollan will feel protective of Suri and bored with Cassie. B. Dr. Pollan will feel protective of both Suri and Cassie. C. Dr. Pollan will feel protective of Cassie and bored with Suri. D. Dr. Pollan will feel annoyed with both Suri and Cassie.
Extraversion/introversion are part of ______ personality traits.
A. The Big 7 B. The Big 5 C. Broad Scale D. Western
In Ebbinghaus' experiment, the greatest decline in the amount of nonsense syllables recalled occurred
a. the first hour after learning. b. the second day after learning. c. three to six days after learning. d. 30 days or more after learning.
Many criteria have been suggested to differentiate normal and abnormal behavior. All of the following are included EXCEPT
a. behaviors that are rare. c. risk-taking behaviors. b. behaviors that distort reality. d. behaviors that impair functioning.