Coping Efforts Do Not Always Help Us Adapt to a Challenging

question 44

Multiple Choice

Coping efforts do not always help us adapt to a challenging or stressful situation. Which of the following is an example of maladaptive coping?

• A)James feels overwhelmed by academic demands during his first semester of college. He talks to a college counselor and arranges to drop one course and get tutoring for a second.
• B)Emma thinks constantly about her ex-boyfriend, arranges to ''accidentally'' run into him, and daydreams that he will realize that she is his true soulmate. She turns down dates from other men and rejects opportunities to meet new people.
• C)Trevor's entire department is laid off without warning. He immediately puts his resume together and calls friends at other companies inquiring about potential openings.
• D)Liz has a very high-stress job in an inner-city hospital emergency room, so she works hard at preserving her important relationships, making time for family and friends.

Comprehend the basics of ecological literacy and its importance.

Identify the changes in values and perspectives as one moves from a self-centered to a stewardship or Earth-centered worldview.

Discuss the dangers and traps that prevent sustainable living.

Understand the ethical and philosophical foundations of environmental stewardship.