An Individual Who Recently Had Preventive Bypass Surgery Might Think

question 11

Multiple Choice

An individual who recently had preventive bypass surgery might think, "At least I didn't have a serious heart attack like my older brother did." This thinking exemplifies the strategy known as

• A) self-serving bias.
• B) pessimistic explanatory style.
• C) downward social comparison.
• D) basking in reflected glory.

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Definitions:

Positive Changes

Alternations that lead to improvement or beneficial outcomes in an individual's life, group dynamics, or organizational performance.

Generalize

Generalize involves drawing broad conclusions from specific instances, extending findings or observations to larger populations or situations.

Maintaining Changes

The continued application and reinforcement of new behaviors, practices, or conditions to ensure long-term sustainability.

Social Skills Group

A type of therapeutic session designed to enhance interpersonal abilities through practice and feedback.