Surveys Show That More Than One-Third (33 Percent) of Americans

question 129

Multiple Choice

Surveys show that more than one-third (33 percent) of Americans:

• A) think they should be able to deal with their psychological problems on their own.
• B) would not tell their boss they were receiving mental health treatment.
• C) would rather take medications than seek therapy.
• D) would not seek counseling for fear of being labeled "mentally ill."

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Definitions:

Relaxation Response

The physiological changes in the body that occur when a person engages in techniques that trigger a state of relaxation, counteracting stress responses.

Technique

A specific way of carrying out a particular task, often implying a skillful or efficient method.

Problem-focused

A coping strategy that aims to tackle the source of stress directly.

Emotion-focused

A coping strategy or therapeutic approach that centers on managing and processing emotions rather than addressing the root causes directly.