A Dispositional Tendency to Experience Unpleasant Moods Such as Hostility

question 35

Multiple Choice

A dispositional tendency to experience unpleasant moods such as hostility, nervousness, and annoyance is called _____.

• A)zero acquaintance
• B)status striving
• C)accomplishment striving
• D)negative affectivity
• E)differential reactivity

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Definitions:

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