Regarding psychological factors that buffer the effects of stress, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. The mechanism through which social networks and sociability affect vulnerability to illness remains to be determined.
b. Psychologists believe that optimism can be learned.
c. Optimism is a strong predictor of long-term survival among heart disease patients.
d. Psychological hardiness among undergraduates is linked to higher academic achievement.
e. Optimism has been linked to better birth outcomes among pregnant women, as well as better psychological adjustment among cancer patients.
c
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In determining if a behavior is abnormal, a person's _____ should be considered because they vary in what is considered abnormal
a) family b) ideas c) friends d) culture
Which of the following is an example of projection?
A. A man is angry with his wife, so he yells at his employee. B. A man denies that he is angry with his wife. C. A man is angry with his wife, but says that she is the one who is angry. D. A man makes up excuses for why he is angry with his wife.