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wrong 51. As discussed in recitation, the Central Park Five's confessions of rape and assult of victim Trisha Meili are examples of a) coerced-internalized false confessions b) coerced-internalized true confessions c) coerced-internalized true confessions d) coerced-compliant false confessions 52. As highlighted in the text, affirmative action would be less likely to result in stigma and self- devaluation for those who are its targets when the policy is based on: preference, with a minimum standard b. a. preference, when equivalent to others preference, absolute: regardless of merit d. c. none; all of these result in lower self-ratings 53. Sheldon Cohen conducted a series of studies where all participants are exposed to the common cold virus. The results of these studies show that a, everyone exposed to the virus gets sick with a cold b, those high in perceived stress were more likely to get sick c. those who had social support were less likely to get sick d. none of the participants developed a cold while in the stud y e. a and b f. b and c g c and d 54. According to the textbook authors, of all the factors that increase liking and attraction, "the single BEST predictor of whether two people WILL GET TOGETHER" is: a. warmth b. proximity c. similiarity d. familiarity

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Answer 41 - their hostility

Hostility increases the risk of heart diseases. Hostility levels and anger are predictors of various heart diseases.

Answer 42 - problem focused coping

Since, Marta's car broke down, she is getting late for work. She needs to address this stressful situation by dealing with the stressor itself. Here, the stressor is "getting late for work". So, she tries to cope with it by finding alternate ways to get there. She is addressing the problem itself.

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Emotion focused coping - This coping strategy deals with emotions that causes stress. For example, anxiety causes stress. To cope with anxiety, we should practice mindfulness and meditation.

Meaning focused coping - This coping strategy is used when we are facing a difficult time. It reduces stress by assuring oneself that 'our life has a meaning and that we all have a purpose. Difficulties are a part of life and that they make us a better person and so on.'

Anticipatory coping - This strategy is used to deal with a stressful situation or a stressful event happening in the near future.

Answer 43 - emotion focused coping

'Charlie is feeling stressed.' Feeling stressed has something to do with emotions. Therefore, to calm his mind, he is practicing meditation.

He is not seeking social support as he is doing this alone.

44 - leads to fewer immune cells and less effectiveness of immune cells

Stress hormones like cortisol affects lymphocytes' ability to fight antigens. Chronic stress weakens our immune system. It affects our cardiovascular system.