Which comment by the patient indicates use of a maladaptive or ineffective coping strategy?
a. "That heart attack was no fun, but at least it woke me up to my need for a better diet and more exercise.".
b. "My family and God will see me through this. It won't be easy, but I'll never be alone.".
c. "I definitely have cancer. Now I need to look at the effects of treatment and decide whether I will be able to work daily.".
d. "I wouldn't be in this position if the company had better health benefits. If they paid for health club memberships, maybe I wouldn't be here now.".
D
Blaming someone else and rationalizing one's failure to exercise are not usually considered to be adaptive coping strategies. Seeing the glass as half full, using social and religious supports, and confronting one's situation are seen as more effective strategies.
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