There Are Some Problems That Cannot Be Solved, but We

question 207

Multiple Choice

There are some problems that cannot be solved, but we can change the way we think about the problem. What coping method is being used when a person says, "I'm devastated that our home was flooded, but at least it is still standing. Some of the houses closer to the river are completely gone"?

• A) drawing on social support
• B) learning from the experience
• C) making social comparisons
• D) cultivating a sense of humor

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American Psychiatric Association

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A person who dresses in clothes primarily associated with the opposite sex, often for psychological gratification.