Asked by Mario Donawa on Jun 30, 2024

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Maria's husband was diagnosed with an advanced stage of cancer.Instead of dealing with the threat of cancer, Maria decides to sign her and her husband up for a cruise.Maria is engaging in _____ coping.

A) problem-focused
B) objective-focused
C) task-focused
D) emotion-focused

Emotion-Focused Coping

A type of stress management that attempts to reduce negative emotional responses associated with stress.

  • Gain insight into the distinctions between problem-focused and emotion-focused coping methods.
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Kayla FischerJul 06, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Maria is avoiding dealing with the threat of cancer and seeking distraction and emotional comfort by signing up for a cruise, which is characteristic of emotion-focused coping.