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Stress Responses

Question 2 • TX-Psychology CR

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Between work and school, Harley is feeling a lot of stress. He claims that the issue he is experiencing is due to his lack of ability to handle stress. He feels incompetent and unworthy of the responsibilities work has assigned him. Harley's thoughts would be an example of ___________.

Answer
A
striking out at others
B
overindulgence
C
blaming oneself
D
giving up

Explanation

Harley believes that his stress is caused by his own inability to handle it, and he feels incompetent and unworthy. This is blaming oneself: he directs responsibility for the problem inward rather than blaming others or giving up. The correct choice is “blaming oneself.”

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