The stress that a person actually experiences in different situations is critically influenced by:
a. the number of life change units the event involves
b. the person's physical health when the stressor is present
c. the overall magnitude of the stressful event
d. the cognitive appraisal that the person makes
D
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Celia feels very conflicted about her sexuality. She enjoys sex on regular basis with her friend, Taylor, but at the same time feels guilty about having sex outside of a committed relationship. What term defines what Celia is experiencing?
a. Cognitive dissonance b. Sexual identity confusion c. The Electra complex d. Moral rescission
Dr. Dias's research shows that the death of a spouse in old age is correlated with a decline in the surviving partner's physical health. Which of the following conclusions is supported by this study?
A) The death of a spouse causes a decline in the surviving partner's physical health. B) The death of a spouse is related to a decline in the surviving partner's physical health. C) A decline in a surviving partner's physical health can cause the death of a spouse. D) A third variable, such as memory loss, causes a surviving partner's decline in physical health following the death of a spouse.
Bothwell et al. (2006) conducted research examining racial bias in jury decision making. The results show that ________
a) racial biases existed for private judgments but not after deliberation b) racial biases existed only after the jury deliberated c) there is no racial bias involved in judgments of sexual harassment d) there was bias such that privately and after deliberation white victims received more compensation
Compared to young adults' coping responses, those of older adults can be described as
A) more flexible. B) less effective. C) less versatile. D) more rigid.