AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

STRESS AND HEALTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
All of the following are positive ways of coping with stress EXCEPT
A
seeing stressful situation in the most positive light
B
preparing for the stressful situation whenever possible
C
relying on independence rather than friends and family
D
taking control of the stressful situation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate. Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals. Exercise regularly. Get plenty of sleep.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are many different conceptualizations of coping strategies, but the five general types of coping strategies are problem-focused coping, emotion-focused coping, social support, religious coping, and meaning making.

Detailed explanation-3: -Weiten has identified four types of coping strategies: appraisal-focused (adaptive cognitive), problem-focused (adaptive behavioral), emotion-focused, and occupation-focused coping. Billings and Moos added avoidance coping as one of the emotion-focused coping.

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