Which of the Following Can Explain the Excessive Worry About

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can explain the excessive worry about future outcomes manifested by individuals with GAD?

• A) the emotion dysregulation approach of Mennin (2004)
• B) the metacognitive perspective of Wells (1999)
• C) the cognitive avoidance theoretical orientation of Borkovec, Alcaine, and Behar (2004)
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Resilient Children

Children who are able to withstand and recover quickly from difficult conditions such as trauma, adversity, or stress.

Regulate Emotions

The capacity to control and react to feelings in a constructive and beneficial way.

School

An institution for educating children.

Traumatic

Referring to experiences or events that are emotionally disturbing or distressing, capable of causing long-term psychological impact.