Which of the Following Is Most Consistent with the Idea

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most consistent with the idea that people respond to emergency situations by acting to reduce their personal distress in the most cost-effective way?

• A) the negative state relief model
• B) the attribution-affect-action model
• C) the norm of social responsibility
• D) the arousal: cost-reward model

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Definitions:

Alleviation

Alleviation refers to the act of making something, such as pain or hardship, less severe or more bearable.

Depression

Depression is a mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities, often affecting daily functioning.

Traumatic Experiences

Events or situations that cause psychological trauma due to their extreme, shocking, or distressing nature, often leading to lasting emotional pain and stress.

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a psychotherapy treatment designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories.