Lately, Boris has been feeling very lonely and doesn't know if his friends care about him. He posts a status on Facebook that says "I'm feeling pretty alone and wonder who would like to go out tonight." Within thirty minutes, he has plans to meet for coffee with five friends. Boris has used a(n) ________ coping strategy by finding social support to counter his feelings of loneliness.
A. behavioral
B. physical
C. cognitive
D. emotional
Answer: D
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