When an Individual Believes That He or She Was Improperly

question 39

Multiple Choice

When an individual believes that he or she was improperly disadvantaged by a bureaucrat's decision and contests the decision,the dispute is usually handled by

• A)an administrative law judge.
• B)a congressional oversight committee.
• C)a federal appeals court.
• D)a departmental or agency adjudication office.
• E)the Supreme Court.

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Definitions:

Minor Control

A lesser degree of regulation or command over a situation or process.

Ellen Langer

A psychologist known for her work on the illusion of control, aging, and mindfulness.

Judith Rodin

An influential psychologist and the first female president of an Ivy League university, notable for her research in health psychology.

Emotion-Focused Coping

Coping strategies oriented toward managing the emotions that accompany the perception of stress.