Why Should Individuals Be Cautious When Prescribing Coping Strategies That

question 39

Multiple Choice

Why should individuals be cautious when prescribing coping strategies that appear universally beneficial?

• A) Because the effects or benefits of the strategy may differ drastically across cultures
• B) Because many individuals within each culture may have different views on that coping strategy
• C) Because if people are told that a strategy is universal, it has been shown to develop a negative connotation within the culture because it no longer appears unique and special
• D) Because not enough empirical data exists to truly support a strategy as universally beneficial

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