How Has the Textbook Described the Historical Relationship Between Clinical

question 160

Multiple Choice

How has the textbook described the historical relationship between clinical psychology and social psychology?

• A) Clinical psychology grew out of social psychology.
• B) Both clinical psychology and social psychology grew out of cognitive psychology.
• C) The two fields have historically been at odds and argued with one another.
• D) The two fields have historically exchanged ideas and viewpoints.

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A coping mechanism where individuals reduce stress by managing the emotions that the stressor has caused rather than confronting the root problem directly.

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