Asked by Darius Wilson on Sep 25, 2024
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Angela has negative affectivity. Faced with an ordinary problem, she is likely to ________.
A) shrug it off
B) magnify it and create stress for herself
C) count to ten backwards
D) have a heart attack on the spot
Negative Affectivity
A tendency to experience aversive (intensely disliked) emotional states; predisposition to experience emotional stress that includes feelings of nervousness, tension, and worry.
Stress
An internal reaction to any force that threatens to disturb a person’s equilibrium; the internal reaction usually takes the form of emotional discomfort.
- Recognize the role of personality traits and behavior patterns, such as Type A behavior and negative affectivity, in stress reaction.
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Salman Shaikh2 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Individuals with negative affectivity tend to view events in a negative light and may exaggerate the importance of problems, leading to increased stress and anxiety. Option B (magnify it and create stress for herself) is the most likely response in this scenario. The other options are less likely or extreme.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the role of personality traits and behavior patterns, such as Type A behavior and negative affectivity, in stress reaction.
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