Paul Is Deep in Credit Card Debt

question 151

Multiple Choice

Paul is deep in credit card debt. His goal state is to be debt-free, but he doesn't have nearly enough money to pay off his debt at the moment. According to a means-end analysis, Paul should:

• A)revise his goal state such that it is more realistic with his current situation.
• B)acquire the money by any means necessary, legal or otherwise; the ends justify the means.
• C)use cognitive reappraisal techniques to change the way he feels about being in debt.
• D)take small steps to move from his current situation to one that is closer to his end goal.

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Definitions:

Autonomic Arousal

The activation of the autonomic nervous system, leading to physiological reactions like increased heart rate or sweating.

Catharsis

The act of letting go and thus offering alleviation from intense or suppressed feelings.

Adaptive Manner

A way of adjusting or modifying behavior or methods to better suit new conditions or environments.

Catharsis

A process of releasing and providing relief from strong or repressed emotions, often through art, dialogue, or experience.