There Are Some Problems That Cannot Be Solved, but We

question 187

Multiple Choice

There are some problems that cannot be solved, but we can change the way we think about the problem. What coping method is being used when a person says, "Well, I may have lost my accounting job, but I always did want a chance to work with people, and now I can find a job that allows me to do that"?

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

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Definitions:

Unconditional Positive Regard

A term in psychology associated primarily with humanistic approaches, particularly Carl Rogers, describing an attitude of total acceptance and support toward another person regardless of what they say or do.

Accurate Empathy

The skill of understanding a client's thoughts, feelings, and struggles from their point of view.

Rogers

Carl Rogers was an influential American psychologist who founded the humanistic approach to psychology, emphasizing the importance of the self, free will, and the concept of self-actualization.

Overarching Goal

The primary, broad objective that guides a series of actions or strategic plans, often setting the direction for multiple sub-goals.