Regarding Psychological Factors That Buffer the Effects of Stress, Which

question 60

Multiple Choice

Regarding psychological factors that buffer the effects of stress, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The mechanism through which social networks and sociability affect vulnerability to illness remains to be determined.
• B)Psychologists believe that optimism can be learned.
• C)Optimism is a strong predictor of long-term survival among heart disease patients.
• D)Psychological hardiness among undergraduates is linked to higher academic achievement.
• E)Optimism has been linked to better birth outcomes among pregnant women, as well as better psychological adjustment among cancer patients.

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