In Which Coping Style Do People Try to Change Their

question 79

Multiple Choice

In which coping style do people try to change their attitude about a stressor?

• A) emotion-focused
• B) problem-focused
• C) avoidant coping
• D) ignoring-retreating

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Definitions:

Variability Hypothesis

A now-discredited theory that suggested there is greater variability in physiological and intellectual development among males than among females.

Ventromedial Hypothalamus

A region of the brain involved in regulating hunger, satiety, and energy homeostasis.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that plays a central role in controlling mood, hunger, thirst, temperature, and other autonomic functions by regulating hormonal activity.

Stretch Receptors

Sensory receptors that detect changes in muscle length, contributing to the sense of body position and movement.