Question

Israelis living in nonreligious collective settlements were observed to have ________ than those living in religiously orthodox collective settlements.

A. higher rates of death
B. better emotion-focused coping skills
C. better self-control
D. better problem-focused coping skills

Answer 1

Israelis living in nonreligious collective settlements have better problem-focused coping skills than those living in religiously orthodox collective settlements.

Step-by-step explanation:

Research suggests that Israelis living in nonreligious collective settlements have better problem-focused coping skills than those living in religiously orthodox collective settlements (Hood, Spilka, Hunsberger, & Corsuch, 1996; McIntosh, Silver, & Wortman, 1993; Paloutzian, 1996; Samarel, 1991; Wortman & Park, 2008). Problem-focused coping is more likely to occur when encountering stressors that are perceived as controllable. In this case, Israelis living in nonreligious collective settlements may have more control over their circumstances, leading to better problem-focused coping skills.