Asked by
Kevin Fullwood
on Nov 10, 2024
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People who typically anticipate that their outcomes in life will be negative best illustrate
A) problem-focused coping.
B) the Type A personality.
C) pessimism.
D) an internal locus of control.
Pessimism
A mindset or attitude characterized by the expectation that the worst will happen or that conditions in the future will deteriorate.
Problem-Focused Coping
Attempting to alleviate stress directly—by changing the stressor or the way we interact with that stressor.
- Examine the influence of optimistic and pessimistic attitudes on stress levels and approaches to coping.
Verified Answer
AG
Learning Objectives
- Examine the influence of optimistic and pessimistic attitudes on stress levels and approaches to coping.