"It's Too Bad My Car Was Damaged by the Tree

question 137

Multiple Choice

"It's too bad my car was damaged by the tree that fell on it during the hurricane, but now I can get that new car I've wanted for so long." This is an example of which coping strategy?

• A) reappraising the situation
• B) learning from the experience
• C) making social comparisons
• D) cultivating a sense of humour

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Definitions:

Relative Value

The worth or importance of something in relation to another item's worth, often used in economics and investing.

Source Factors

Characteristics of the communicator or source of information that affect the persuasiveness or effectiveness of the communication.

Mechanic

A skilled worker who repairs and maintains machinery, vehicles, or other mechanical equipment.

Drunk Driving

The act of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, which impairs cognitive and motor skills.