Some research findings suggest that a pessimistic explanatory style may be more adaptive in certain situations. Elders living in Philadelphia with a(n) _______ explanatory style and who experienced a negative event such as the death of spouse showed the most amount of depression during the test period.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Question 2
The attempt to reduce or manage negative emotions through such things as putting a positive spin on events, turning to religion, or seeking comfort from friends is called ________ coping.
a. avoidant
b. problem-focused
c. emotion-focused
d. pessimistic
