In which one of the following situations is problem-focused coping the most effective strategy for reducing the person's stress?
A. Ellen is on the bus heading to a job interview when an accident blocks the highway and brings all traffic to a standstill.
B. Eavan wants to be a chemistry major, but his grades on his last two chemistry exams are far below the required average.
C. Emilio is missing the homecoming dance he really wanted to attend because he is being punished for skipping class.
D. Ebony is required to work on a project with three of her peers, but she really dislikes one of them.
Answer: B
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