What Were Some of the Elements That the Western Hemisphere

question 59

Essay

What were some of the elements that the Western Hemisphere lacked that would have made state building quicker and more complete? Why?

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Definitions:

Problem-Focused Coping

Attempting to alleviate stress directly—by changing the stressor or the way we interact with that stressor.

Emotion-Focused Coping

A strategy for managing stress by working to change one’s emotional response to a stressor rather than changing the stressor itself.

Mindfulness Meditation

A practice of concentrated focus upon a sound, object, visualization, the breath, movement, or attention itself in order to increase awareness of the present moment, reduce stress, promote relaxation, and enhance personal and spiritual growth.

Type B Personality

A personality type characterized by a laid-back, less competitive, and more reflective disposition compared to Type A personality.