Trying to Reduce Stress by Avoiding or Ignoring a Stressor

question 20

Multiple Choice

Trying to reduce stress by avoiding or ignoring a stressor is most characteristic of

• A) emotion-focused coping.
• B) the fight-or-flight reaction.
• C) problem-focused coping.
• D) the general adaptation syndrome.

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Definitions:

Deviant Forms

encompasses behaviors or practices that deviate from societal norms or expectations and are often judged negatively by the majority.

Family Sexual Culture

The beliefs, practices, norms, and attitudes about sexuality that are shared among members of a family.

Sexual Values

The beliefs and principles regarding sexual behavior that are held by an individual or within a culture.

Socialize

The process of learning and adopting the norms, customs, and values of society.