There Are Some Problems That Cannot Be Solved, but We

question 49

Multiple Choice

There are some problems that cannot be solved, but we can change the way we think about the problem. What coping method is being used when a person says, "Well, I may have lost my accounting job, but I always did want a chance to work with people, and now I can find a job that allows me to do that"?

• A) learning from the experience
• B) reappraising the situation
• C) making social comparisons
• D) cultivating a sense of humour

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Definitions:

Negative Feedback

Criticism or information about unsatisfactory performance or behavior, intended to prompt improvement.

Dismiss

To formally remove someone from a position or to decide that something is not worthy of consideration.

Regulating Social Relationships

The process of managing interactions and relationships in social settings, often involving norms, laws, or interpersonal skills to maintain harmony.

Self-Esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth, encompassing beliefs about oneself as well as emotional states, such as triumph, despair, pride, and shame.