RESEARCH STUDY 9

question 5

Essay

RESEARCH STUDY 9.6: Dr.Cheong is a clinical psychologist who is curious about how people deal with natural disasters to report on how their well-being was affected by the hurricane, the social support felt after the storm, and the number of PTSD symptoms.Dr.Cheong finds support for his proposed relationship.However, in examining his data more closely, he finds that the relationship between emotional well-being and PTSD symptoms is stronger for men than for women.
Using Dr.Cheong's study, identify a mediating variable and a moderating variable and explain the difference between the two types of variables.

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Definitions:

Workplace Conflict

Refers to disagreements and disputes that occur among individuals or groups in a professional setting, often resulting from differences in opinions, goals, or values.

Conflict Perceptions

The ways in which individuals understand and interpret the nature, causes, and potential outcomes of conflicts.

Conflict Sources

Factors or issues that lead to disagreements, clashes, or conflicts between individuals or groups.

Emotions

Complex psychological states involving thoughts, feelings, physiological changes, and behaviors in response to a stimulus.