Trying to Reduce Stress by Avoiding or Ignoring a Stressor

question 20

Multiple Choice

Trying to reduce stress by avoiding or ignoring a stressor is most characteristic of

• A) emotion-focused coping.
• B) the fight-or-flight reaction.
• C) problem-focused coping.
• D) the general adaptation syndrome.

---

Definitions:

Pollyanna Effect

The inclination among individuals to recall positive events or information with greater precision than negative ones.

Different Background

A different background refers to the diverse experiences, cultures, or education levels individuals come from, contributing to a rich variety of perspectives.

Perceptual Error

A cognitive mistake that occurs when one's interpretation of sensory information does not accurately reflect reality.

Golem Effect

The phenomenon where lower expectations placed upon individuals either by supervisors or the individuals themselves lead to poorer performance.