Analyses of the Effectiveness of Coping Strategies in Managing the Stress

question 52

Multiple Choice

Analyses of the effectiveness of coping strategies in managing the stress associated with chronic illness conclude that:

• A)the coping strategies used by chronically ill patients are significantly different from the strategies observed in healthy samples.
• B)avoidant coping is associated with reduced psychological distress and better psychological adjustment.
• C)confrontative coping is associated with better adjustment than the use of multiple coping strategies.
• D)active coping is more consistently associated with good adjustment.

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Definitions:

Antisocial Personality

A disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others.

Drug Abuse Disorder

A medical condition characterized by the compulsive use of drugs despite harmful consequences, leading to mental and physical health issues.

Network Therapy

A therapeutic approach involving a patient's social network (family, friends, etc.) in the treatment process for mental health or substance abuse issues.

Traditional Psychiatry

A branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses, utilizing classical methods and theories.