In the Context of Gender Differences in Coping with Stress

question 48

Multiple Choice

In the context of gender differences in coping with stress, which of the following comparisons is correct?

• A)Women are less likely than men to seek support from others in times of stress.
• B)Women tend to have larger social networks than men, including friends and extended family members.
• C)Women are less likely than men to share personal issues and concerns with friends and family members.
• D)Women have less opportunity than men to benefit from the positive health effects of social support.

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Definitions:

Theory Y

A management approach based on the belief that employees are intrinsically motivated and will seek out responsibility and development if given the opportunity.

Self-fulfilling Prophecies

Situations where an initially false expectation leads to its own confirmation because the expectation influences behavior to make it true.

Theory X

A management theory assuming that employees are inherently lazy and will avoid work if they can, thus needing to be closely supervised and controlled.

Theory Y

A management concept that assumes employees are intrinsically motivated, seek responsibility, and can be creative, suggesting a participative approach to management.