Trying to Reduce Stress by Avoiding or Ignoring a Stressor

question 24

Multiple Choice

Trying to reduce stress by avoiding or ignoring a stressor is most characteristic of

• A) emotion-focused coping.
• B) personal control.
• C) problem-focused coping.
• D) an internal locus of control.

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Definitions:

Carl Rogers

An influential American psychologist who founded the humanistic approach to psychology, emphasizing the importance of the self and the actualization of an individual's potential.

Active Listening

A communication technique that involves giving full attention to the speaker, understanding their message, providing feedback, and responding appropriately.

Echoing

The repetition or imitation of sounds, words, or phrases, often used as a communication technique or learning method.

Clarifying

The process of making a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible.