Maladaptive Coping Strategies Tend to Be Associated with Poorer Adjustment

question 53

Multiple Choice

Maladaptive coping strategies tend to be associated with poorer adjustment. This means that

• A) all coping strategies are equal.
• B) a coping strategy may help in the moment, but it is problematic in the long run.
• C) people who are better adjusted tend to utilize maladaptive strategies.
• D) poorer circumstances lead to poorer coping responses.

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of neural tissue of the cerebrum in the brain, playing a key role in memory, attention, perceptual awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Localization

The determination or mapping of specific functions or processes to particular areas of the brain or body, often used in neuroscience and biology.

Brain Function

The activities and processes that take place in the brain to support physical, cognitive, and emotional life.

Somatosensory Area

A region of the brain responsible for processing sensory information from various parts of the body, relating to touch, temperature, and pain.