A student has just completed an especially stressful week of work, class, and clinical and decides that to help reduce stress, a treat to a really funny movie on an evening off is in order. This stu-dent has chosen a positive coping mechanism
a. True, the laughing and relaxation of the movie will do her good.
b. False, the cost and time spent at the movie will just add to the problem.
A
The relaxation and catharsis generated by laughter are positive coping mechanisms.
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