Cognitive and Behavioral Efforts to Reduce the Distress Produced by a Stressful

question 27

Multiple Choice

Cognitive and behavioral efforts to reduce the distress produced by a stressful situation are called ____ coping.

• A) problem-focused
• B) emotion-focused
• C) proactive
• D) reactive

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Definitions:

Attitudes

A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically reflected in a person's behavior.

Cognitions

Refers to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.

Bystander Effect

Referring to the effect that the presence of other people has on the decision to help or not help, with help becoming less likely as the number of bystanders increases.

Religious Commitments

The degree to which an individual is devoted to or follows the practices, beliefs, and ethics of a specific religion.