________ Are Groups That Serve as Sources of Comparison, Influence

question 56

Multiple Choice

________ are groups that serve as sources of comparison, influence, and norms for people's opinions, values, and behaviors.

• A) Age cohorts
• B) Reference groups
• C) Norming groups
• D) Norming cohorts
• E) Symbolic groups

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Definitions:

Coping Strategy

Techniques or methods that individuals use to deal with stressful situations or emotions.

Emotion-Focused

A coping strategy in which individuals seek to manage their emotional response to a situation rather than trying to change the situation itself.

Efficiency-Focused

Aimed at achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense, often applied in work and energy utilization contexts.

Problem-Focused

A coping strategy that involves directly addressing the cause of stress to reduce or eliminate it.