A Multielement Design

question 45

Multiple Choice

A multielement design:

• A) may be similar to the ABAB reversal design.
• B) includes many reversals, which may be fast paced.
• C) is best suited to effects that are short-lived.
• D) all of these

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Definitions:

Emotion-Focused Coping

Strategies aimed at managing and diminishing the emotional distress associated with stressful situations.

Problem-Focused Coping

A strategy aimed at addressing the root cause of stress by directly tackling the problem that is causing the stress, as opposed to merely managing the symptoms of stress.

Hardiness

A personality trait characterized by a sense of commitment rather than alienation and of control rather than powerlessness; a perception of problems as challenges rather than threats.

Personal Control

The degree to which an individual believes they can influence or control the events and outcomes in their life.