Owen, an adjunct professor in the Department of Fine Arts, applied for a full-time job recently, which he did not get. He tries to put this situation in a positive light, reminding himself that he will have more time to produce artwork if he is not working a full-time job. He also reminds himself that many of his artist friends are unemployed. Which type of coping approach is Owen using?

A. Learned helplessness
B. Emotion focused
C. Problem focused
D. Perceived control


B. Emotion focused

Psychology

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