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

question 48

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

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