All of the Following Were Offered as Possible Explanations for the Positive

question 242

Multiple Choice

All of the following were offered as possible explanations for the positive correlation between self-reported negative events and psychological distress EXCEPT:

• A) It could be that the negative events cause the distress.
• B) It could be that distress and negative life events are both caused by some other unmeasured variables, such as a personality trait.
• C) It could be that psychological distress influences self-reports of negative events.
• D) It could be that the relation between negative events and distress only holds for particular cultures.

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Definitions:

Collectivism Outlook

A societal or cultural orientation that emphasizes the group, community, or collective over the individual.

Self-Evaluations

The process through which individuals assess and judge their own behavior, qualities, and attributes.

Performance

This refers to how well a task is executed or the act of completing or carrying out specific tasks or duties.

Appearance

The way in which something's external form looks to the human sense of sight.