A Client Responds to Bad News Regarding Test Results by Crying

question 26

Multiple Choice

A client responds to bad news regarding test results by crying uncontrollably. What is the term for this response to a stressor?

• A) Adaptation
• B) Homeostasis
• C) Coping mechanism
• D) Defense mechanism

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Definitions:

Robert Sternberg

A psychologist known for his theory on the triarchic theory of intelligence, which describes three distinct types of intelligence: analytical, creative, and practical.

Means-End Analysis

A problem-solving strategy that involves identifying the goal, determining the obstacles in the way, and taking steps to overcome them.

Overextension

In language acquisition, overextension is when a child applies a word too broadly, beyond its typical use, reflecting the developmental stage of understanding categories.

Overregularization

A linguistic phenomenon observed in language learning children where they apply grammatical rules too widely, leading to errors.