Newcomb's (1943) Study at Bennington College Showed That

question 57

Multiple Choice

Newcomb's (1943) study at Bennington College showed that

• A) Groups punish nonconforming behavior
• B) Groups reward conforming behavior
• C) Groups one identifies with affect one's political orientation
• D) Reference groups determine the extent of autokinetic effect

Understand the difference between problem-focused and emotion-focused coping strategies.

Identify specific forms and examples of emotion-focused coping strategies, such as escape-avoidance, positive reappraisal, and seeking social support.

Recognize the role of social support in stress management and the distinctions between different forms of social support (e.g., emotional, tangible, informational).

Define and distinguish between adaptive and maladaptive coping mechanisms.

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