Romeo is no longer in love with Juliet, but is afraid to tell her. Recently, he has found himself watching more television than usual and fantasizing about taking a vacation instead of having to confront Juliet

It appears that Romeo is using ________ as a way to reduce his stress level.

a. anticipatory coping
b. problem-directed coping
c. emotion-focused coping
d. perceived control


Answer: c. emotion-focused coping

Psychology

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