Psychologists Use the Term Hardiness to Refer to

question 36

Multiple Choice

Psychologists use the term hardiness to refer to

• A) resilience under stress.
• B) drive reduction.
• C) optimum arousal.
• D) healthy self-disclosure.

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Definitions:

External Attribution

The process of attributing the cause of one's own or others' behaviors to external factors or situational influences.

Self-Presentational Motivation

The drive to control the impressions others have of us; motives underlying our desire to present ourselves in a certain way to others.

Social Self-Efficacy

A person's confidence in their ability to engage in and succeed at social interactions and relationships.

Negative Outcome Expectancies

The belief or anticipation that the consequences of undertaking a certain behavior or action will be adverse.