When a Situation Is Interpreted in a Way That Creates

question 29

Short Answer

When a situation is interpreted in a way that creates emotional distress, this distress can then lead to more emotional distress because it becomes a _______.

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Definitions:

Well-Learned Responses

Behaviors that have become automatic or habitual through repeated practice or reinforcement.

Social Loafing

A phenomenon in which individuals decrease their effort when working in a group compared to when working alone.

Construct Accessibility

The ease with which a particular mental construct can be activated or brought to mind, often influenced by recent experiences or current mood.

Primacy Effect

The inclination to recall data presented at the start of a list more effectively than the subsequent information.