Which of the Following Statements About Coping with Rape Is

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about coping with rape is TRUE?

• A)Social support is an important factor in recovery.
• B)Professional counseling is an important factor in recovery.
• C)A woman's psychological adjustment prior to an assault is a factor in coping.
• D)All of these choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Adaptation-level Phenomenon

The psychological process by which individuals adjust their expectations and perceptions based on past experiences or reference points.

Problem-focused Coping

A coping strategy where one directly tackles a stressful situation by finding solutions to the problem causing the stress.

Pessimism

A predisposition towards perceiving negative outcomes or expecting the least favorable scenarios, accompanied by a deficiency in optimism or trust regarding what lies ahead.

Optimistic Outlook

A general expectation that good things will happen, or the belief that the future will be favorable.