Although There Is Substantial Support for the Goodness of Fit

question 17

Essay

Although there is substantial support for the goodness of fit hypothesis in coping, Folkman and Moskowitz (2004)conclude after examining the relevant studies that the empirical evidence for its validity is not always consistent. What is the evidence for the inconsistency of this hypothesis?

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Definitions:

Neologism

A newly coined word or expression that may be in the process of entering common use.

Avolition

Refers to a decrease in the motivation to initiate and perform self-directed purposeful activities.

Auditory

Pertaining to the sense or organs of hearing, or to the process of perceiving sound.

Visual

Pertaining to the sense of sight or the perception of objects through light signals received and processed by the eyes.