In General, Stressors Are More Difficult to Cope with When

question 80

Multiple Choice

In general, stressors are more difficult to cope with when they

• A) are expected.
• B) last a short time.
• C) are serious.
• D) gradually improve over time.

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Definitions:

Organisms

Living entities that can carry out life processes independently, including animals, plants, and microorganisms.

Humanism

An ethical and philosophical position that highlights the significance and capability of humans, both as individuals and as a group, favoring rational thought and empirical evidence above the adherence to established beliefs or irrational practices.

Carl Rogers

An influential American psychologist who founded the humanistic approach to psychology, emphasizing the importance of free will and personal growth.

Abraham Maslow

A psychologist known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory in psychology that prioritized basic human needs into five categories, culminating in self-actualization.