Brissette, Scheier, and Carver (2002) Found That University Students Who

question 52

Multiple Choice

Brissette, Scheier, and Carver (2002) found that university students who were optimists coped more effectively with the transition to university because they were more likely to use _______________ as a coping strategy.

• A) denial
• B) distancing
• C) seeking social support
• D) accepting personal responsibility
• E) perception of social support

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Definitions:

HIV/AIDS

A spectrum of conditions caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), leading to the progressive failure of the immune system (AIDS) and increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections and tumors.

Antibody tests

Blood tests that look for antibodies in your blood to determine past exposure to certain infections or diseases or to assess your immune system's response to vaccination.

Collection tube

A tube used in medical and clinical settings for the collection of blood or other specimens from patients for analysis.

Gray stopper

A type of closure used in medical vials or tubes, often indicating specific properties or tests associated with the sample container.