Which One of the Following Best Illustrates Secondary Control as a Factor

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following best illustrates secondary control as a factor that can enhance a person's self of self-determination?

• A) Alla says to her best friend, "I wish I were as smart as you are in math. I guess I just don't have good 'math genes.' "
• B) Frustrated that he doesn't make the high school baseball team, Bob lashes out by hitting his younger brother.
• C) When a classmate makes fun of Christine's slight speech impediment, she retaliates by saying, "Well, at least I have a good complexion. Those pimples of yours are really gross!"
• D) When Donald gets a low score on an exam, he thinks, "I underestimated what it would take to do well in this class. I guess I need to start studying harder."

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Definitions:

Traumatic Events

Incidents that cause psychological, physical, emotional, or spiritual harm, leading to lasting effects on a person’s well-being.

Eustressors

Positive stressors that lead to healthy psychological responses and can enhance performance or well-being.

Type A Behavior

A personality pattern characterized by high levels of competitiveness, self-imposed stress, aggressiveness, and a constant sense of urgency, often linked to a higher risk of heart disease.

Heart Disease

A range of conditions that affect the heart, including coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart defects.