It has been shown that it is most threatening for a person to feel that he or she lacks which of the following when coping with a particular demand?

a. motivation
b. competence
c. support
d. determination

ANSWER: b

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A mental health professional was asked to comment on the Consumer Reports survey of satisfaction with psychotherapy. Which of the following might be the most important criticism of the survey?

a) Open-ended questions made it difficult to draw conclusions. b) Only a small proportion of the magazine's subscribers returned the survey. c) Most of the respondents were hospitalized at the time they completed the survey. d) The surveys had to be completed by the therapist who was treating the respondent.

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