Selective attention and memory bias serve to ________,whereas adaptive attributions and flexible standards serve to ________.
A) create distress;promote satisfaction
B) keep negative information out of awareness;minimize the impact of negative information
C) promote accuracy;interfere with enhancement
D) make information processing implicit;make information processing explicit

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Selective attention and memory bias involve avoiding or filtering out negative information, which may lead to short-term relief but ultimately exacerbate distress by ignoring important information. On the other hand, adaptive attributions and flexible standards involve actively interpreting situations in a positive light and adjusting standards to match the situation, which promotes satisfaction and resilience.

Selective Attention and Memory Bias Serve to ________,Whereas Adaptive Attributions