There Are Individual Differences in How People Respond to Extreme

question 50

Multiple Choice

There are individual differences in how people respond to extreme negative events such as severe disability. In fact, many people are called ____ in that they "not only cope with the event, they often learn and are transformed by their experiences" (Dunn, Uswatte, & Elliot) .

• A) resilient
• B) hopeful
• C) well-adjusted
• D) adaptive

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Definitions:

Physical Arousals

Pertains to bodily reactions or physiological responses to stimuli.

Karoshi

A Japanese term that translates to "death from overwork," referring to fatalities or health issues as a result of excessive job stress and long work hours.

Apoplexy

A medical term historically used to describe a stroke or cerebral hemorrhage, characterized by a sudden loss of consciousness or sensory function due to disrupted blood supply to the brain.

High Blood Pressure

A condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high, often leading to health problems such as heart disease.