From a Social-Psychological Perspective, One Problem with Studies on the Relation

question 75

Multiple Choice

From a social-psychological perspective, one problem with studies on the relation between the number of negative life events and reports of physical illness is that

• A) objective situations have more influence than subjective situations.
• B) researchers often ignore respondents' construals of objectively negative life events.
• C) researchers often ignore positive life events as a source of stress.
• D) stress is an inevitable consequence of social life.

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Definitions:

Primary groups

Small, close-knit, and usually face-to-face social groups in which relationships are personal, intimate, and enduring.

Reference groups

Groups that individuals compare themselves to for the purpose of evaluating their behaviors, attitudes, and values.

Primary groups

Small social groups characterized by close, personal, and enduring relationships, such as family or close friends.

Long-term

Pertaining to a prolonged period of time, often extending beyond what is usual or expected.