Exam 4: Coping Processes

Researchers have argued that ____ is a desirable quality in applying coping strategies across various situations.

Time management experts agree that the key to better time management is increased

The use of a behavioral contract in a behavior modification program

Which of the following conclusions about research on the cathartic value of aggressive behavior is most accurate?

Systematic problem solving involves

One strategy for using time more effectively is to allocate time to routine tasks before tackling larger, more difficult tasks.

Experimental research indicates that aggressive behavior

In arranging contingencies for a self-modification program, you should set behavioral goals that are both ____ and ____.

Which of the following would not be a good target behavior for a self-modification program?

The reinforcement of successively closer approximations of a desired response is known as

Coping strategies in different situations mean that ____ is more desirable than ____.

Which of the following is not a step in systematic problem solving?

The first step in clarifying your goals is to

Defense mechanisms can operate at

____ developed the learned helplessness model.