Sakiya is always preparing for the worst. She thinks it is better to think negatively about situations so that when bad things happen, she is ready. What protective strategy is she using?
What will be an ideal response?
Sakiya is using defensive pessimism, thinking negative thoughts to prepare for negative outcomes.
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a. at the shorter end of the electromagnetic energy spectrum b. at the longer end of the electromagnetic energy spectrum c. ultra-violet waves d. in our visible spectrum
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A. systematic desensitization B. contingency contract C. token economy D. reinforcement
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A) ?0.36 or 36% B) ?0.20 or 20% C) ?0.80 or 80% D) ?0.64 or 64%