In which one of the following situations is emotion-focused coping the most effective strategy for reducing the person's stress?
A. Hannah just went for her first prenatal checkup and learned she's having twins.
B. Harriette was just promoted and isn't sure she has the skills for the job.
C. Halsey's wife of six months just told her she wants a divorce.
D. Hanson's brother just arrived unexpectedly to celebrate Hanson's 50th birthday.
Answer: C
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What will be an ideal response?
Maria has experienced chronic sadness, poor appetite, and insomnia nearly every day over the last 2 years. What is her most likely diagnosis?
a) dysthymia b) cyclothymia c) bipolar I disorder d) major depressive disorder
The most widely used control technique is
A) balancing B) elimination C) constancy D) randomization