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:

Type A Behavior

A personality pattern characterized by high levels of competitiveness, impatience, aggressiveness, and a sense of urgency, potentially linked to heart disease risk.

Heart Attacks

A medical emergency where blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked, causing damage to the heart muscle.

Ruminate

Ruminate involves deeply thinking or overthinking about something, especially problems or negative aspects, sometimes leading to mental health issues like depression.

Atherosclerosis

A disease characterized by the buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls, leading to restricted blood flow.