A problem-focused coping strategy involves the use of:
A. involuntary responses to unexpected stressors.
B. independent emotional responses to a stressful situation to relieve its physical or psychological impact.
C. instrumental, or action-oriented, strategies to eliminate, manage, or improve a stressful condition.
D. the emotional responses of others to counter the impact of a stressful situation.
Answer: C
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