Since Health and Well-Being Are Linked to Explanatory Style, It

question 384

Multiple Choice

Since health and well-being are linked to explanatory style, it is important to note that optimists:

• A) are more likely than pessimists to be active problem solvers.
• B) are unrealistic and tend to deny their problems.
• C) try to avoid facing bad news as long as possible.
• D) tend to escape into wishful thinking when confronted with a problem.

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Definitions:

Clinicians

Healthcare professionals involved in the direct care and treatment of patients.

Theory-Specific

Theory-Specific refers to concepts, techniques, or interventions that are unique to or particularly associated with a specific psychological theory or therapeutic approach.

Interventions

Strategies or actions taken by healthcare professionals to modify a condition, problem, or behavior.

Third Party Payer

A third-party payer refers to an entity (usually an insurance company) that pays medical expenses on behalf of the insured individual.