Which Is an Example of Active Coping to the Stressful

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of active coping to the stressful situation of not knowing how well someone is doing in their job?

• A) I am going to talk to my co-workers to see if they feel the same way and to get some suggestions from them.
• B) I am going to make a list of ways that I can make the stressful situation better.
• C) I am stressed because my boss doesn't give me feedback on my performance, so I am going to ask for a monthly check-in to see how I am doing.
• D) I am going to wait until my yearly review and find out how I am doing then.

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Definitions:

Traumatic Episode

An incident or period in life that causes severe psychological distress and may lead to PTSD or other stress-related disorders.

Dissociative Disorders

A group of disorders in which some parts of one’s memory or identity seem to be dissociated, or separated, from other parts of one’s memory or identity.

Acute Stress

A type of stress response that emerges quickly in reaction to a specific event or situation and usually dissipates soon after.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A psychological condition resulting from direct exposure to or witnessing a traumatic event, leading to recurrent nightmares, flashbacks, and intense anxiety.