People Sometimes Stop Even Trying to Cope with Stress If

question 136

Multiple Choice

People sometimes stop even trying to cope with stress if they feel that they have no control over the bad things that happen to them.This state is referred to as:

• A)emotional insulation.
• B)learned helplessness.
• C)avoidant reactance.
• D)denial.

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Definitions:

Collectivistic Culture

A culture in which the emphasis is on interdependence, cooperation, and the welfare of the group over that of the individual.

Individualistic Culture

A culture in which the emphasis is on individual initiative, achievement, and creativity over maintenance of social cohesion.

Social Role

A set of expectations, norms, and behaviors that a society attaches to a particular status or position within a social structure.

Equality Matching

A principle of social justice and fairness where resources or efforts are shared equally among members of a group.