Each of the following is a type of coping mechanism observed by researchers in middle childhood except

The tendency to put forth less effort when working with others on a common task than when working alone is known as _____

a) audience effects. b) social facilitation. c) the actor-observer effect. d) social loafing.

When Jerry found out that Cyndi was breaking up with him, he thought, "I knew I didn't have what it takes. I'll never find another girl like her. Who'd want somebody like me?" This sort of explanation is likely to lead

A) projection. B) optimistic bias. C) learned helplessness D) diathesis.