Why Does Self-Complexity Reduce the Effects of Negative Events on Psychological

question 25

Multiple Choice

Why does self-complexity reduce the effects of negative events on psychological distress?

• A)Following a negative event, people high in self-complexity can shift their attention to domains of self that are unaffected by these occurrences.
• B)High self-complexity is associated with high self-esteem and mastery.
• C)Individuals high in self-complexity have many different people who can give the social support.
• D)Most people with high self-complexity are relatively accomplished and know how to cope with adversity.
• E)People with complex self-concepts tend to be self-aggrandizing and may not recognize that something bad has happened.

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