Mary and Harry are both experiencing financial crises in their lives. Based upon the discussion of gender differences in coping, what approach are they most likely to take?

A. Mary will tend to use emotion-focused coping; Harry will use problem-focused coping
B. Harry will tend to use emotion-focused coping; Mary will use problem-focused coping
C. Harry is likely to deal with the distress of the crisis, while Mary will try to take constructive action.
D. Mary will do primary appraisal, and Harry will do secondary appraisal.


Answer: A

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