Vincent is expecting to hear from his girlfriend when her plane arrives in Chicago. When he does not hear from her he gets angry and feels stressed. He decides to think of other reasons why she may not have called such as her plane being late. Vincent has engaged in what type of coping strategy?
a. ?defense mechanisms
b. ?primary appraisal
c. ?cognitive reappraisal
d. ?problem-focused coping
ANSWER:
c
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