A Coping Strategy That Involves Comparing Oneself to Those Worse

question 110

Multiple Choice

A coping strategy that involves comparing oneself to those worse off is known as

• A) resilience.
• B) the silver-lining effect.
• C) downward comparison.
• D) hardiness.

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Definitions:

Competition

A situation in which individuals or groups strive against one another to achieve a goal that cannot be shared.

Pleasure

A feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction derived from an experience.

Self-determination Theory

A theory of motivation that posits people are most satisfied and perform best when they feel that their actions stem from their own desires rather than from external pressures.

Self-efficacy

An individual's belief in their own capability to complete tasks and reach goals, influencing motivation and performance.