Stress Factors

Question 1 • TX-Psychology CR

Which of the following statements concerning differences in cultural coping strategies in response to stress is true? Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Answer

Individuals in collectivistic cultures will sometimes refrain from expressing stress if there is a possibility of disrupting group harmony.

Individuals in collectivistic cultures tend to focus on taking action to solve the problem causing the stressor.

Individuals in individualistic cultures are often more inclined to avoid stressful situations than individuals in collectivistic cultures.

Individuals in individualistic cultures are more prone to using social support as a way of coping with stress than those in collectivistic cultures.

Explanation

Collectivistic cultures place a strong value on group harmony and maintaining relationships. As a result, a person may hold back from expressing stress when doing so could disrupt harmony within the group. The other choices reverse common cultural patterns: individualistic cultures tend to emphasize direct action and personal problem-solving, while collectivistic cultures often make greater use of social support.

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