A Coping Style That Has Been Linked to Higher Levels

question 20

Multiple Choice

A coping style that has been linked to higher levels of depression among adolescent girls and women is

• A)rumination.
• B)distraction.
• C)support seeking.
• D)denying a problem exists.

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Definitions:

Fraternal Twin Brothers

Siblings born at the same time who have developed from two different eggs fertilized by separate sperm, sharing about 50% of their genetic material.

Identical Twin Brothers

Siblings born from the same pregnancy who share exactly the same genetic material due to the fertilized egg splitting into two.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by outgoingness, high energy, and positive emotions towards social interaction.

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by emotional instability, anxiety, moodiness, worry, and sadness.