In the ecological framework of coping in Chapter 8, a family argument, being late for class, or being followed in a store because of your race, are examples of:
a. proximal stressors.
b. daily hassles.
c. stress reactions.
d. both ‘a' and ‘b'
d
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Research evidence generally shows that
a. government-funded programs that provide preschoolers with enriched early environments do not work. b. Head Start programs have been shown to be irrelevant to achievement in school. c. programs such as Head Start enhance IQ scores of the children in those programs. d. a and b
The belief that you are okay only if everyone else approves of you is an example of which irrational belief?
a. overgeneralization b. catastrophizing c. myth of helplessness d. need for approval
The best way for hostile and dominant people to reduce their risk of high blood pressure and heart disease is to
A) develop effective ways of handling stress and conflict. B) learn how to suppress their hostility. C) force themselves to take an extended vacation. D) ruminate about past anger-provoking events.
Aaron is 5-years-old. What does the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services consider to be the most hazardous to his health?
a) accidents b) neglect c) obesity d) lead poisoning