In the context of emotion-focused coping, distancing refers to ________.

A. the attempt to separate oneself from an emotional experience
B. acknowledging one's role in a stress-eliciting situation
C. wishful thinking or doing something to get one's mind off a situation
D. the attempt to regulate one's feelings or actions regarding a problem


Answer: A

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