When People Behave in Ways That Are Inconsistent with Their

question 65

Multiple Choice

When people behave in ways that are inconsistent with their self-concepts

• A)their self-esteem decreases.
• B)they abandon their possible selves.
• C)their self-esteem increases.
• D)they self-handicap.

Comprehend the role of cognitive appraisal in stress perception.

Identify physiological responses to stress and the general adaptation syndrome.

Understand the role of environmental and psychological factors in stress and coping.

Analyze how individual characteristics influence stress and coping strategies.

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