People Who Cope with Their Problems by Ruminating and Concentrating

question 25

Multiple Choice

People who cope with their problems by ruminating and concentrating on their problems have a tendency to _______, whereas people who engage in some activity have a tendency to _______.

• A) magnify the problem into depression . . . . decrease their negative mood.
• B) create problem-solving strategies . . . . magnify their negative mood
• C) use emotion-focused strategies . . . . use depersonalization
• D) avoid a diagnosis . . . . receive a serious diagnosis

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