Bart coped with flunking his midterm by telling everyone he was positive his professor's poor teaching was the reason Bart got such a bad grade. This is an example of

A) adaptive behavior.
B) positive coping.
C) how coping allowed him to handle the situation effectively.
D) an unhealthy coping response.

This response is an example of an unhealthy coping response called "blaming." Rather than taking responsibility for his grade and seeking ways to improve or address the issue, Bart is shifting the blame onto someone else. This can lead to a lack of personal growth and hinder the development of effective coping skills.