Sandra Got Divorced, Lost Her Job, and Moved to an Apartment

question 50

Multiple Choice

Sandra got divorced, lost her job, and moved to an apartment in a run-down area. She believes these setbacks are temporary. Which of the following will most likely happen to Sandra?

• A) She will remarry, start a new job, and move to a better area.
• B) She will become severely ill.
• C) She will become severely depressed and feel unable to cope.
• D) She will manage her stress better than someone who believes this situation will not change.

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