Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of an adaptive coping strategy when experiencing a particularly difficult time in your life?
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13. Stress and Health
Introduction to Stress
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Which type of situation is most likely to provoke a desire for revenge in an individual experiencing stress?
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A situation where the individual witnesses a natural disaster affecting strangers
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A situation where the individual experiences stress due to heavy workload
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A situation where the individual is praised publicly by a peer
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A situation where the individual feels personally wronged or betrayed by another person
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Understand the concept of stress and its psychological effects, particularly how interpersonal stressors differ from non-interpersonal stressors.
Recognize that situations involving personal wrongs or betrayals by others are interpersonal stressors that often provoke strong emotional responses such as anger and a desire for revenge.
Contrast this with stress caused by impersonal events (like natural disasters or heavy workload), which typically do not trigger revenge because there is no intentional harm from another person.
Note that positive social interactions, such as being praised publicly, generally reduce stress and do not provoke revenge.
Conclude that the type of situation most likely to provoke a desire for revenge is one where the individual feels personally wronged or betrayed by another person, as this involves perceived intentional harm and violation of trust.
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