Compare and contrast problem-focused coping and emotion-focused coping
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER:
Problem-focused coping: Behaviors that aim to control or alter the environment that is causing stress
Emotion-focused coping: Behaviors aimed at controlling the internal emotional reactions to a stressor
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