According to Richard Lazarus, Uplifts Are

question 49

Multiple Choice

According to Richard Lazarus, uplifts are

• A) short-term increases in the prevalence of hassles.
• B) a temporary sensitivity to hassles during periods of significant life change.
• C) positive experiences that may neutralize or cancel out many of life's hassles.
• D) positive major life events that can produce significant amounts of stress.

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Definitions:

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