Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT considered a component of Uses and Gratification Theory in cognitive psychology?
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1. Introduction to Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
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Which of the following is a cognitive factor that can lessen a stress response?
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Positive reappraisal of a stressful situation
B
Avoiding any attempt to solve the problem
C
Suppressing all emotional reactions
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Focusing only on physical symptoms
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Understand that cognitive factors refer to mental processes such as thinking, perception, and interpretation that influence how we respond to stress.
Recognize that positive reappraisal involves reframing a stressful situation in a more positive or manageable light, which can reduce the intensity of the stress response.
Evaluate the other options: avoiding problem-solving, suppressing emotions, and focusing only on physical symptoms are generally maladaptive strategies that do not effectively reduce stress.
Identify that positive reappraisal is an adaptive cognitive strategy because it changes the meaning of the stressor, thereby lessening its psychological impact.
Conclude that among the options, positive reappraisal is the cognitive factor that can lessen a stress response.
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