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Unit 7 – Motivation, Emotion, and Personality
Topic 7.4
What role does optimism play in coping with stress as suggested by psychological research?
Optimism eliminates all physical symptoms associated with stress.
Optimism promotes effective problem-solving strategies during stressful situations.
Optimists don't experience any form of emotional or cognitive stress at all.
Being optimistic increases an individual's level of distress due to unrealistic expectations.
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AP Psychology - 7.4 Stress and Coping
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