The Mendels ran a family business for many years. When it failed, they felt terrible and had trouble deciding what to do. Grady Mendel told them, "We've had hard times before and we pulled through. We can do it again. We just have to put our minds to it!" This method of coping is ________.

A. false optimism
B. denial
C. affirming worth
D. grandstanding


Answer: C

Sociology

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