Mitchell has to declare his major by the end of the semester. He discloses to his academic advisor that he feels very pressured and does not believe one semester is enough time to search and evaluate career alternatives. Which one of the coping patterns presents by Janis and Mann is Mitchell most likely to use given his situation?

a. Unconflicted change
b. Defensive avoidance
c. Unconflicted adherence
d. Hypervigilance

Answer: d. Hypervigilance

Psychology

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