In a Recent Study of Ways in Which Older People

question 24

Multiple Choice

In a recent study of ways in which older people cope with stressful events,the three most frequently reported coping strategies included all of the following EXCEPT

• A)keeping busy.
• B)accepting situations that cannot be changed.
• C)outward expressions of anger and frustration.
• D)religious faith.

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Definitions:

Anxiety Disorder

A disorder that includes a number of conditions in which unhelpful anxiety has a negative effect on daily life.

Phobias

Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, which can trigger severe anxiety and avoidance behavior disproportionate to the actual threat posed.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Persistently high levels of anxiety often accompanied by maladaptive behaviors to reduce anxiety; thought to be caused by chronic stress.