In the Middle of an Important Exam,Raza's Teacher Picks Up

question 9

Multiple Choice

In the middle of an important exam,Raza's teacher picks up his answer sheet and accuses him of cheating.Raza's first impulse is to grab the answer sheet back and loudly deny the accusation.But he takes a deep breath and quietly asks the teacher to speak to him privately.He successfully counters the charge and is allowed to finish the exam.Raza's responses illustrate _____ of coping with stress.

• A)a "hot," impulsive system
• B)a "cool," regulatory system
• C)two complementary systems
• D)None of the above.

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Definitions:

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