In a recent study of ways in which older people cope with stressful events, the three most frequently reported coping strategies included all of the following EXCEPT
A. religious faith.
B. accepting situations that cannot be changed.
C. outward expressions of frustration.
D. keeping busy.
Answer: C
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a. Is Ed unconsciously motivated to hurt his parents? b. Is Ed a person with a weak moral character? c. Does Ed have friends or other role models who are also stealing? d. Is Ed mentally healthy enough to realize what he has done?
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a. causing the blood vessels to dilate b. constricting the blood vessels c. increasing the blood's salt concentration d. decreasing the blood's salt concentration
On the basis of religious faith, a starving Hindu refuses to eat beef that has been made available to him. In this case, it might be said that a
a. learned motive overpowered a biological motive. b. stimulus motive overpowered a biological motive. c. biological motive overpowered a learned motive. d. biological motive overpowered a stimulus motive.
As we age, the resting heart rate
slows precipitously. fluctuates a great deal. remains stable. increases greatly.