Thirteen-year-old Sharon just recently experienced the traumatic death of her grandmother, whom she was very close to. To cope, Sharon has begun to write her cousin letters, and her cousin writes back. They talk about their fond memories of their
grandmother and how much they miss her. Sharon’s ability to turn to her cousin shows that she is aided by the presence of ___________.
a) problem-focused coping
b) emotion-focused coping
c) social support
d) defensive coping
Answer: c
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a. Jerry Burger b. David Buss c. Stanley Schachter d. Zick Rubin
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a. your thoughts about your cognitive processes. b. a technique that records brief fluctuations in the brain's electrical activity. c. the application of cognitive psychology in everyday, naturalistic situations. d. the use of computers to model human cognitive activity.
What is the most likely complaint of a hospice client?
a. "Everyone is too worried about my pain and not worried enough about my religious beliefs.". b. "Why is the hospice movement against dying at home?" c. "Why is my family discouraged from seeing me?" d. "How come I have to have cancer or AIDS to qualify for hospice care?"
An exchange of favors, a reward, or the avoidance of punishment would be examples of the direct consequences that would guide one's choices if the person were exhibiting which level of moral development?
a. preconventional b. postconventional c. conventional d. relational exchange