Substance Use in Response to Feelings of Self-Discrepancy Is an Example

question 57

Multiple Choice

Substance use in response to feelings of self-discrepancy is an example of a type of coping technique known as

• A) social comparison.
• B) blunting self-awareness.
• C) changing one's behavior.
• D) expanding the possible self.

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Definitions:

Trans Fatty Acids

Unhealthy fats formed through the industrial process of hydrogenation, which turns liquid vegetable oils into solid or semi-solid fats.

LDL Levels

Refers to the amount of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in the blood, often termed as "bad" cholesterol because high levels can lead to plaque buildup in arteries.

Phytosterols

Naturally occurring compounds found in plant foods that resemble cholesterol structurally and can help to lower cholesterol levels in the human body.

Dietary Cholesterol

Cholesterol obtained from food, primarily from animal sources, which can impact blood cholesterol levels and heart health.