Learning Curve: 10c Coping with Stress

_____ is to addressing work problems with a colleague as _____ is to talking to your hair stylist about all of the problems at work.

Problem-focused coping; emotion-focused coping

Cheryl's father-in-law had a serious heart attack several weeks ago. She is concerned because he lives alone. After his heart attack, which of the following acquisitions would increase his odds of survival?

a dog

People tend to use emotion-focused, rather than problem-focused, _____ strategies when they believe they cannot change a stressful situation.

coping

Compared to their parents, young Americans today have a(n) _____ locus of control.

external

Grandma Jones was recently admitted to a nursing home. She was quite ill and on a restricted diet, so the staff made all the decisions for her. They chose her meals, her clothes, and when she was able to get out of bed. As Grandma Jones' health improved, her grandchildren noticed that she seemed to have difficulty asserting herself with the staff. This can be explained by:

learned helplessness.

Hakeem is a fourth year medical student. He has the tendency to downplay every successful exam. Every little set back is evidence to him that he will never graduate even though he has had several successful evaluations. Hakeem has a(n) _____ explanatory style.

pessimistic