Which Statement Is True About the Dual-Process Model of Coping

question 118

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about the dual-process model of coping with loss?

• A) Effective coping requires people to shift their focus inward, shutting out the stressors of ordinary life.
• B) Confronting grief without relief brought on by attending to life changes is the healthiest approach to bereavement.
• C) Loss-oriented activities reduce distress more than restoration-oriented activities such as visiting friends, attending religious services, and volunteering.
• D) Effective coping requires people to oscillate between dealing with the emotional consequences of loss and attending to life changes.

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Definitions:

Remember

The ability to recall information, experiences, or people from the past.

Emotional Timing

The appropriate or opportune moments for expressing feelings.

Listener

Someone who actively pays attention to and processes what others are communicating.

Selective Listening

The practice of hearing and responding to certain parts of a conversation while ignoring others, often based on personal biases or interests.