There are some problems that cannot be solved, but we can change the way we think about the problem. What coping method is being used when a person says, "Well, I may have lost my accounting job, but I always did want a chance to work with people, and now I can find a job that allows me to do that"?
a. reappraising the situation
b. learning from the experience
c. making social comparisons
d. cultivating a sense of humor
Answer: a
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What will be an ideal response?
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