Finding a New or Creative Way to Think About a Stressor

question 62

Multiple Choice

Finding a new or creative way to think about a stressor to reduce its threat is called:

• A)repressing.
• B)reframing.
• C)rationalizing.
• D)reorienting.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Equilibrium

A state of mental balance in which a person's existing knowledge, beliefs, and skills are consistent with their experiences and information from the environment.

Schemas

Mental frameworks that help individuals organize and interpret information, influencing cognition and perception.

Vocabulary Spurt

A rapid increase in the number of words a child learns and begins to use, typically occurring in early childhood development.

Word Acquisition

The process by which individuals learn the words of their language, typically referring to the rapid rate of vocabulary expansion in early childhood.