Asked by Taylor A. Healey on May 12, 2024
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Sam is facing a difficult midterm exam and is feeling stressed out about it. As the exam date approaches and his anxiety increases, Sam starts thinking about ways to study more effectively. He schedules a large portion of time for active study of the material on the test so that he is prepared. In terms of coping, Sam is employing a(n) ___________strategy.
A) avoidance
B) emotion-focused
C) problem-focused
D) repression
Midterm Exam
A test given approximately halfway through an academic term to assess students' understanding of the material covered so far.
Problem-focused
An approach or coping strategy aimed at addressing and managing the root causes of stress or problems directly.
Anxiety Increases
A phenomenon where levels of anxiety escalate in response to stressors, perceived threats, or overwhelming situations.
- Recognize the variance between coping mechanisms that address the issue at hand and those that aim to regulate emotions.
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JM
Jatin MehtaMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Sam is using problem-focused coping by scheduling a large portion of time for active study to prepare for the midterm exam. He is taking action to address the problem (the difficult exam) directly.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the variance between coping mechanisms that address the issue at hand and those that aim to regulate emotions.