When Julius Hears That There Are Going to Be Cutbacks

question 114

Multiple Choice

When Julius hears that there are going to be cutbacks in his department, he immediately calls his supervisor and asks for an appointment. During that meeting he presents a very straightforward list of the ways in which he has been an asset to the company, proposes ways that he can help the company overcome its economic difficulties, and emphasizes his dedication and loyalty to the company. Julius is using ____-focused coping to deal with his employment uncertainty.

• A) ​problem
• B) solution​
• C) emotion​
• D) structure​

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Definitions:

Paranoid

A mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance, typically elaborated into an organized system.

Schizotypal

A personality disorder characterized by severe social anxiety, thought disorder, paranoid ideation, derealization, transient psychosis, and often unconventional beliefs.

Psychoticism

Extreme openness to experience.

Openness

A personality dimension characterized by a willingness to engage with new ideas, experiences, and a broad range of interests.