Cognitive and behavioral efforts to reduce the distress produced by a stressful situation are called ____ coping
a. problem-focused
b. emotion-focused
c. proactive
d. reactive
b
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Which of the following is NOT listed in the textbook as a major area of research in psychology?
a. Physiological psychology b. Cognitive psychology c. Industrial/organizational psychology d. Social psychology
According to Kelleher, Chambers, Corcoran, Williamson, and Keeley (1998), data from suicide rates reported to the _____ showed that countries with religions that strongly condemned the act of suicide had lower reported rates of suicide than countries without religions that strongly condemned suicide
a) United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) b) Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) c) World Health Organization (WHO) d) United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Research by Forgas and Bower (1987) demonstrated that good moods can lead to
a. more negative perceptions of others. b. more negative perceptions of others, particularly when the mood is induced by an unexpected surprise. c. more positive perceptions of others, particularly when the mood is induced by an unexpected surprise. d. more positive perceptions of other.
A school board educational committee in a rural community is contemplating how to help deprived children improve their academic performance. Which elements do they need to emphasize outside of the classroom, according to developmental psychologists??
a. ?A decrease in extracurricular activities b. ?A good balance between play time and study time c. ?The inclusion of more material rewards at home d. ?The presence of a supportive and stimulating adult at home