Harrison learns he has developed cancer at the age of 54. He immediately studies several available treatment options and chooses one. Unfortunately, this option proves to be ineffective. Harrison immediately seeks alternate treatment options and the guidance of several specialists. Harrison is using which coping strategy?
A. emotion focused
B. dispositional optimism
C. problem focused
D. hardiness
Ans: C
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