Emma commutes more than an hour each way to work, five or six days per week
The commute is very stressful. She has tried many different routes to work, altered her work schedule, and has even considered moving. Emma's coping mechanism can be best described as _____
a) emotion-focused coping.
b) proactive coping.
c) the primary appraisal.
d) problem-focused coping.
Answer: d
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a. behavior therapy b. rational-emotive behavior therapy c. humanistic therapy d. Gestalt therapy e. client-centered therapy
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a. ?slow and relaxed heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing; and twitching of postural muscles b. ?rapid or irregular heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing; and twitching of postural muscles c. ?slow and relaxed heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing; and paralysis of postural muscles d. ?rapid or irregular heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing; and paralysis of postural muscles
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a. seeking social support b. positive thinking c. problem-focused coping d. emotion-focused coping
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