One of the First Theoretical Groupings of Coping Strategies, Suggested

question 25

Multiple Choice

One of the first theoretical groupings of coping strategies, suggested by Folkman and Lazarus (1980) , splits coping strategies into the two broad-based categories. ____ coping involves dealing with the perceived cause of the distress whereas ____ coping entails managing the distress caused by the problem.

• A) Emotion-focused; problem-focused
• B) Problem-focused; emotion-focused
• C) Social support seeking; meaning-making
• D) Meaning-making; social support seeking

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Definitions:

Snoring

The sound produced by vibrations of the soft tissues in the throat and airway during sleep.

Older

Pertaining to a later stage or time, often used in the context of age or experience.

Male

Referring to the sex that produces small, mobile gametes (sperm) in many species, typically associated with XY chromosomes in humans.

Hereditary

Relating to the transmission of traits from parents to offspring through genes.