Question

match the coping mechanism with the definition.

a. dont let your thoughts crowd out hope and belief in yourself
b. admit it to yourself
c. think about what youre good at
d. look for the best in the situation

1. be honest
2. be positive
3. examine your thoughts
4. keep things in perspective

Explanation:

Analyze definitions and coping mechanisms

• Definition a: "don't let your thoughts crowd out hope and belief in yourself" matches coping mechanism 3: "examine your thoughts" (monitoring and managing self-limiting thoughts).
• Definition b: "admit it to yourself" matches coping mechanism 1: "be honest" (acknowledging reality truthfully).
• Definition c: "think about what you're good at" matches coping mechanism 4: "keep things in perspective" (focusing on strengths and the bigger picture rather than immediate failures).
• Definition d: "look for the best in the situation" matches coping mechanism 2: "be positive" (finding optimistic aspects).

Verify matches

• a matches 3
• b matches 1
• c matches 4
• d matches 2

Answer:

• a matches 3 (examine your thoughts)
• b matches 1 (be honest)
• c matches 4 (keep things in perspective)
• d matches 2 (be positive)