Which of These Is an Example of a Subjective Stressor

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of these is an example of a subjective stressor that could contribute to depression?

• A) feeling like you should have a higher-status job
• B) not having health insurance
• C) poor overall health and nutrition
• D) a family history of depression

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Definitions:

Latent Learning

Learning that occurs without any obvious reinforcement and is not demonstrated until an incentive is provided.

Tolman

A psychologist known for his work on cognitive maps and latent learning in rats, suggesting that behavior is more goal-oriented than mechanistic.

Skinner

An American psychologist and behaviorist known for his development of the theory of operant conditioning.

Contingency Theory

A theory in organizational behavior that suggests the effectiveness of leadership depends on the situation at hand and how certain factors affect the situation's outcome.