Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Meeting Life Challenges

Question:

Assertion: The perception of control over a stressful situation can influence the level of stress experienced.

Reasoning: When individuals believe they have control over a stressor, they feel more empowered and overwhelmed by the situation.

Options:

Both Assertion and Reasoning are true, and the Reasoning is the correct explanation of the Assertion.

Both Assertion and Reasoning are true, but the Reasoning is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.

Assertion is true, but the Reasoning is false.

Assertion is false, but the Reasoning is true.

Correct Answer:

Assertion is true, but the Reasoning is false.

Explanation:

Assertion is true, but the Reasoning is false because  when individuals believe they have control over a stressor, they feel more empowered and less overwhelmed by the situation.

The perception of control plays a significant role in how individuals respond to stress. When individuals believe they have control over a stressor or the ability to cope with it effectively, they experience a reduced sense of helplessness and are better equipped to manage the situation. This perception of control can help in reducing stress levels and promoting a more adaptive response.