A college professor of psychology had his class write a paper about the most traumatic and stressful events in their lives. Although this may have caused immediate psychological distress to the students, the professor was confident that the long-term stress related to these events would eventually reduce. In this case, the professor had most likely conducted a(n) ________ intervention with his class.

A. stress inoculation
B. expressive writing
C. control-enhancing
D. debriefing


Answer: B

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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a. Rhett's b. Autistic c. Asperger d. Dysthymic

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