Studies Examining the Relation Between Negative Life Events and Psychological

question 172

Multiple Choice

Studies examining the relation between negative life events and psychological distress have indicated that there is a positive association between these variables,but interpreting this finding is difficult because there is/are_________________ .

• A)several possible causal interpretations of this result.
• B)negative life events that vary by individuals.
• C)several possible interpretations of psychological distress.
• D)only one possible causal interpretation of this result.

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Definitions:

Incongruent

Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something; conflicting.

Just-World Hypothesis

The belief that the world is fundamentally fair, leading people to rationalize an individual's suffering as deserved.

Attributions

The process by which individuals explain the causes of behavior and events, either attributing them to internal dispositions or external situations.

Fair

Equitable or impartial treatment; justice free from discrimination or bias.