A student finds examinations to be very stressful. If he decides to try to cope by using a problem-directed coping strategy, he might
a. go to a movie the night before an exam to distract himself.
b. tell himself that exams are not a valid way to evaluate his knowledge.
c. speak to his teachers about alternative methods of evaluation.
d. use meditation before taking an exam.
Answer: c. speak to his teachers about alternative methods of evaluation.
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displaying what is known as the ____. a. discontinuity effect b. scapegoat effect c. minimal group effect d. outgroup homogeneity bias
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a. Stage 4 of NREM b. REM sleep c. Stage 2 of NREM d. Stage 1 of NREM
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