Although It Is Obvious to Most of Bernie's Friends and Family

question 35

Multiple Choice

Although it is obvious to most of Bernie's friends and family that he drinks too much, his wife Betsy refuses to admit that he has a drinking problem. She insists that he is a moderate drinker who has the occasional glass of red wine for medicinal purposes. In this situation it is possible that Betsy is using an emotion-focused coping strategy called:

• A)wishful thinking.
• B)escape-avoidance
• C)denial.
• D)distancing.

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Definitions:

Separation Anxiety

The distress displayed by infants when a customary care provider departs.

Caregiver Decay

The physical and emotional deterioration often experienced by individuals who provide long-term care to someone with a chronic illness or disability.

Stranger Anxiety

The caution and wariness displayed by infants when encountering an unfamiliar person.

Activation Synthesis

A theory in neuroscience that proposes dreams result from the brain's effort to make sense of neural activity during sleep.