Sherman's house was almost completely destroyed by fire last week. As he walked through the charred remains with the insurance adjuster, Sherman joked, "It's too bad that the only thing that wasn't destroyed is that ugly painting that my brother-in-law gave me for my birthday.". In this stressful situation, Sherman's joking attitude
a. can help to redefine the situation in a less threatening way.
b. is an example of overcompensation and intellectualization.
c. is a counterproductive way of dealing with stress.
d. will likely cause him to experience stress-rebound in the future.
A
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a) Many children recover from separation anxiety disorder within a short period of time. b) One study showed a clear relation between separation anxiety disorder and the development of panic disorder in adolescents. c) Girls are more likely to report separation fears than boys. d) This disorder may not lead specifically to panic disorder, but may result in the onset of one of many different types disorders.
Mental _______________ refers to mental programs that are the basis for performing particular tasks
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word