Following an ugly confrontation with a coworker, Simon seeks sympathy from his friends. Simon is practicing _________ coping

a) problem-focused
b) emotion-focused
c) avoidant
d) proactive

ANS: B, Emotion-focused coping involves changing the way a person emotionally reacts to a stressor. Seeking sympathy helps Simon feel better about his bad experience.

Psychology

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