Efforts or Actions That Are Taken in Advance of a Potentially

question 58

Multiple Choice

Efforts or actions that are taken in advance of a potentially stressful situation, to prevent its occurrence or minimize its consequences, are called

• A) proactive coping.
• B) primary appraisal.
• C) general adaptation.
• D) adaptive appraisal.

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Definitions:

Sexually Transmitted Disease

Infections that are primarily passed through person-to-person sexual contact.

Gonorrhea

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, characterized by painful urination and discharge.

White Blood Cells

Cells of the immune system involved in defending the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.

Immune System

The complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against harmful pathogens and diseases.