Question

attempting to alleviate stress directly by changing the stressor or the way one interacts with the stressor is known as ______ coping.
problem - focused
problem - minded
emotion - focused
social - focused
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Explanation:

Problem - focused coping directly addresses the stressor or the interaction with it. Emotion - focused coping deals with emotions rather than the stressor. "Problem - minded" and "social - focused" are not standard terms in this context.

Answer:

A. problem - focused