Steven doesn't think that his actions will help change his stressful job. Instead, he adopts the "Smile-the world looks brighter when you do!" coping style to deal with his stress. He is using what type of coping style?

A) emotion-focused
B) problem-focused
C) decision-focused
D) avoidance-focused

Emotion-Focused

A coping strategy where one attempts to reduce the emotional impact of a stressor by engaging in activities or thinking processes that lessen the emotional distress.

Coping Style

An individual's characteristic manner of dealing with stress or difficult situations, which can range from active problem-solving to avoidance.