People Tend to Use Emotion-Focused Coping Rather Than Problem-Focused Coping

question 81

Multiple Choice

People tend to use emotion-focused coping rather than problem-focused coping when they

• A) believe they cannot change a stressful situation.
• B) appraise a stressful event as a challenge rather than a threat.
• C) are dealing with strangers rather than people they know.
• D) are in a good mood.

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Definitions:

Dealing With Criticism

The ability to handle negative feedback constructively and use it as a tool for personal or professional growth.

Criticism

The expression of disapproval or the identification of faults, either constructively to encourage improvement or negatively.

Negative Message

A piece of communication that conveys bad news, disapproval, or a refusal in a tactful manner to the recipient.

Persuasive Message

A form of communication designed to convince or influence the audience towards a certain viewpoint or action.