A 1988 study conducted by Lehman and Taylor reports that California students living in dormitories, close to areas of geological fault, unlikely to withstand an earthquake were more likely to doubt earthquake predictions than were students living in safer structures. This example best illustrates
A. emotion-based coping.
B. a defense mechanism.
C. a projection.
D. avoidant coping.
Answer: B
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A. 22%, sequential; 8%, sequential B. 8%, simultaneous; 22%, simultaneous C. 22%, sequential; 8%, simultaneous D. 8%, simultaneous; 22%, sequential
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. Shame c. Joy b. Aversion d. Fear
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