Your intro psych professor asks the class to form groups and make up a questionnaire that would assess whether students effectively use a shift-and-persist strategy when coping with stress. If your questionnaire is valid, a student who is good at using this strategy is likely to agree with which of the following items?
A. "When I'm stressed, I try to focus on what I can learn from the situation."
B. "When I'm stressed, I try to focus on how I can change whatever's causing the stress."
C. "When I'm stressed, I try to focus on exercising and eating right."
D. "When I'm stressed, I try to rely on my social support network to help me feel better."
Answer: A
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