The Dual-Process Model of Coping with Loss

question 32

Multiple Choice

The dual-process model of coping with loss

• A) provides that effective coping requires people to focus solely on the emotional consequences of loss.
• B) provides that effective coping requires people to oscillate between dealing with the emotional consequences of loss and attending to life changes.
• C) provides that effective coping requires people to focus solely on attending to life changes.
• D) has been found to have severe negative consequences for physical and mental health.

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Definitions:

Directed

Being guided or managed towards a specific aim or objective, often involving leadership or instruction to achieve precise outcomes.

Emotions

The complex psychological states that arise as a response to internal or external events, influencing behavior and decision-making.

Long Term

A period of time extending into the future which is not precisely defined but suggests a significant duration.

Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence is the capability to recognize one's own emotions and those of others, to differentiate between different feelings and label them appropriately, and to use emotional information to guide thinking and behavior.