What Does a Meta-Analysis Do

question 121

Multiple Choice

What does a meta-analysis do?

• A) summarizes the average effect size across studies
• B) examines the size of an effect in a large sample
• C) uses a long-term longitudinal study to determine the strength of effects
• D) does all of these

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Definitions:

Negative Emotions

Feelings or emotions that are generally considered unpleasant or undesirable, such as sadness, anger, fear, or disgust.

Problem-Focused Coping

A strategy involving directly addressing a problem causing stress in order to reduce or eliminate it.

Reappraisal

A cognitive process that involves changing the way one thinks about a potentially emotion-eliciting event in order to alter its emotional impact.

Distraction

A factor or event that diverts an individual's attention away from their intended focus, potentially reducing productivity or performance.