Multiple Choice
When you practice self-acceptance, you are less likely to __________.
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13. Stress and Health
Introduction to Stress
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A person who drives under the influence of alcohol or drugs _____________.
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is demonstrating a healthy way to manage stress
B
is using a problem-focused coping strategy
C
is unlikely to experience any negative consequences
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is engaging in a maladaptive coping behavior that increases risk of harm
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Understand the concept of coping strategies in psychology, which are methods people use to manage stress and difficult emotions.
Recognize that coping strategies can be adaptive (healthy and effective) or maladaptive (unhealthy and potentially harmful).
Identify that driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a behavior that attempts to manage stress or emotions but actually increases risk and harm.
Classify this behavior as a maladaptive coping strategy because it does not solve the problem and leads to negative consequences.
Conclude that the correct description is that the person is engaging in a maladaptive coping behavior that increases risk of harm.
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