An Important Step in a Problem-Focused Coping Strategy for Dealing

question 178

Multiple Choice

An important step in a problem-focused coping strategy for dealing with stress is to

• A)measure the personality traits that increase our reactance.
• B)identify the source of unconscious conflict in early childhood.
• C)select a specific action that will reduce the amount of stress.
• D)accept that we are not the people we would like to become.

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Definitions:

Temperament Categories

Classifications that describe the inherent personality traits of individuals, often based on their emotional and behavioral tendencies.

Difficult Temperament

A behavioral profile in infancy characterized by high levels of negative mood, high activity, and poor adaptation to new situations.

Easy Temperament

A temperament characterised by regularity, adaptability, and a positive mood.

Uninhibited Temperament

A personality trait characterized by outgoing, sociable, and usually confident behavior with less reservation or anxiety in social situations.