Lisa and Xavier Are Both Middle-Aged People Who Are Under

question 12

Multiple Choice

Lisa and Xavier are both middle-aged people who are under a great deal of stress. Which of the following statements about Lisa and Xavier is TRUE?

• A)Xavier is more likely than Lisa to avoid his problems.
• B)Lisa is more likely than Xavier to seek out social support.
• C)Lisa is more likely than Xavier to engage in confrontive coping.
• D)Xavier and Lisa are equally likely to turn to alcohol to cope.

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Definitions:

Favorable Way

A manner or approach that is advantageous, beneficial, or creates positive outcomes.

Maslow Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow that categorizes human needs into a five-tier model, ranging from basic (physiological) needs to higher-level (self-actualization) needs.

Safety

The condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury; it is crucial in environments ranging from workplaces to public spaces to consumer products.

Self-actualization

The realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, considered as a drive or need present in everyone, and the highest level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs.