Question 1

Life events are usually less stressful if they are on time.

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Life events that occur on time, in accordance with societal norms and personal expectations, tend to be less stressful because they are anticipated and often prepared for, reducing uncertainty and anxiety.

Question 2

A marriage-related life event may include losing a parent or a spouse through death.

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Question 3

The degree to which individuals cope with stressful events is not impacted by their degree of personal, material, or interpersonal resources.

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The degree to which individuals cope with stressful events is significantly impacted by their degree of personal, material, or interpersonal resources, as these resources can provide support, solutions, or ways to manage the stress more effectively.

Question 4

Socioemotional selectivity results from an awareness of time that leads to a shift in priorities in our relationships.

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Socioemotional selectivity theory suggests that as people become more aware of their limited time, they prioritize emotionally meaningful relationships and experiences over acquiring new information or meeting new people.

Question 5

The Terror Management Theory suggests that people can reduce their fear of death by engaging in the view that what happens is "controllable, fair, and just."

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The Terror Management Theory suggests that people can reduce their fear of death by engaging in the view that what happens is "controllable, fair, and just."

Question 6

Grief and growth cannot co-occur.

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Grief and growth can co-occur as individuals can experience personal development and find new strengths while navigating through the process of grieving.

Question 7

Responses to loss can be very diverse.

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Responses to loss vary greatly among individuals due to factors such as cultural background, personal experiences, and the nature of the loss itself, leading to a wide range of emotional, physical, and behavioral reactions.

Question 8

Sending the message, "You are still young, you can get married again," can be very helpful to those in mourning.

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This message can be perceived as dismissive of the person's current grief and loss, suggesting they should move on quickly, which can be hurtful rather than helpful.

Question 9

Bereaved people who have cared for someone they had feelings of ambivalence toward are at greater risk of psychological difficulties.

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Caring for someone with whom one has ambivalent feelings can lead to complex emotional responses, including guilt and unresolved grief, increasing the risk of psychological difficulties after the person's death.

Question 10

Individuals who are more resilient are less likely to experience posttraumatic growth and do worse after death.

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Resilient individuals are more likely to experience posttraumatic growth, meaning they often find a way to grow personally or psychologically after facing adversity, including the death of a loved one, rather than doing worse.

Question 11

What is the difference between primary and secondary control?

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Question 12

List two of the four ways in which individuals respond to life events, as specified by Lieberman and Peskin.

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Question 13

Provide one example of collaborative coping.

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Question 14

Provide an example of problem-focused coping.

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Question 15

What is resilience?

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Question 16

Describe primary, secondary, and tertiary appraisal. How do they relate to stress-coping?

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Question 17

Whitbourne (1987) discussed the terms accommodative coping and assimilative coping. Explain what these terms mean and provide an example.

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Question 18

What is an advanced directive, and why does it matter?

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Question 19

Explain the Terror Management Theory, and why it can be adaptive.

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Question 20

Compare and contrast the stages of grief and the Duel Process Model.

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Quiz 4: Coping and Resiliency in Adulthood

Life events are usually less stressful if they are on time.

A marriage-related life event may include losing a parent or a spouse through death.

The degree to which individuals cope with stressful events is not impacted by their degree of personal, material, or interpersonal resources.

Socioemotional selectivity results from an awareness of time that leads to a shift in priorities in our relationships.

The Terror Management Theory suggests that people can reduce their fear of death by engaging in the view that what happens is "controllable, fair, and just."

Grief and growth cannot co-occur.

Responses to loss can be very diverse.

Sending the message, "You are still young, you can get married again," can be very helpful to those in mourning.

Bereaved people who have cared for someone they had feelings of ambivalence toward are at greater risk of psychological difficulties.

Individuals who are more resilient are less likely to experience posttraumatic growth and do worse after death.

What is the difference between primary and secondary control?

List two of the four ways in which individuals respond to life events, as specified by Lieberman and Peskin.

Provide one example of collaborative coping.

Provide an example of problem-focused coping.

What is resilience?

Describe primary, secondary, and tertiary appraisal. How do they relate to stress-coping?

Whitbourne (1987) discussed the terms accommodative coping and assimilative coping. Explain what these terms mean and provide an example.

What is an advanced directive, and why does it matter?

Explain the Terror Management Theory, and why it can be adaptive.

Compare and contrast the stages of grief and the Duel Process Model.