Which of the Following Is Not a Beneficial Effect That

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a beneficial effect that may result from stress?

• A) satisfies the need for stimulation and challenge
• B) increases optimism
• C) promotes personal growth
• D) inoculates against later stresses

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Definitions:

Coping

Utilizing conscious effort to solve personal and interpersonal problems in order to manage and minimize stress and conflict.

Denial

A psychological defense mechanism wherein a person refuses to accept the reality of a fact or situation, often as a method of coping with distress.

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A historical site of a tragic fire in 1942 in Boston, which resulted in significant loss of life and led to changes in safety standards.

Crisis Intervention

Immediate and short-term psychological care aimed at assisting individuals in a crisis situation to restore equilibrium to their biopsychosocial functioning and to minimize potential psychological trauma.