Fredickson (2009)suggested That Experiencing Positive Emotions When Coping with Stress

question 20

Multiple Choice

Fredickson (2009) suggested that experiencing positive emotions when coping with stress actually improves coping itself.How does she propose this occurs?

• A) by diminishing the stressor itself
• B) by decreasing the perceived value of the stressor
• C) by broadening the person's outlook
• D) by cathartic release

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