Author Question: Ronald just got divorced. When he was married, he rarely spent weekends at home (due to the ... (Read 174 times)

c0205847 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Ronald just got divorced. When he was married, he rarely spent weekends at home (due to the arguments with his wife) and as a result, spent little time with his child. Now he is excited to rebuild his relationship with his child through activities together. Ronald is engaged in

a. positive reinterpretation. c. irrational appraisal.
b. wishful thinking. d. rationalization.

Question 2

Positive reinterpretation

a. can only work when the stress is humorous.
b. is connected with better psychological and physical health even when the stress is a natural disaster or major illness.
c. is primarily effective in hindsight.
d. only works for people who have not experienced the worst outcome possible.