For years, Lola Falana was one of the hottest entertainers in Las Vegas. After she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, she noted that she had gained a new appreciation of life that went beyond fame and fortune
In recent interviews, she talks about her fresh start and her new life. What coping method does this illustrate?
a. reappraising the situation
b. learning from the experience
c. making social comparisons
d. cultivating a sense of humor
B
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What can we conclude about gender comparisons in self-disclosure with friends?
a. No gender differences have yet been reported in any well-controlled study. b. Female friends show somewhat more self-disclosure with each other, compared to male friends. c. The gender differences in self-disclosure are among the largest of any area of social behavior. d. Gender differences in self-disclosure are found only when behavioral measures are considered; otherwise, gender similarities are found.
Which of the following students provides the most accurate information about women who are pregnant during extremely stressful catastrophes?
a. Gwen: "Fortunately, the fetus is very well protected inside the uterus, and so a pregnant woman does not have an increased risk of a premature delivery or a low-birthweight newborn.". b. Hildegard: "Women do not have an increased risk of a premature delivery or a low-birthweight newborn, but the newborn is more likely to have developmental delays.". c. Nizam: "Women do have an increased risk of a premature delivery, but no increased risk of a low-birthweight newborn or a newborn with developmental delays.". d. Pablo: "Women have an increased risk of a premature delivery, as well as a low-birthweight baby.".
Dating in adolescence can have a negative effect on psychosocial development when:
a. it takes place in group activities. b. it gets serious prior to age 15. c. it occurs between a younger girl and older boy. d. it begins during late adolescence.
It is possible that several major mental disorders all stem from the same genes
Indicate whether the statement is true or false