Question

brady has just lost his job. he is proactive in trying to resolve this source of stress. he immediately uses the internet to look up other jobs in his field and plans to eliminate non-essentials from his budget to make his savings last longer. which type of coping approach is brady using?

stress reduction
unlearned helplessness
emotion focused
problem focused

Explanation:

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Analyze Brady's actions

Using the Problem-Focused Coping knowledge point
Brady is actively addressing the source of his stress (losing his job) by searching for new employment and adjusting his budget. These actions directly target the stressor to resolve the practical issue.

Compare coping strategies

Using the Emotion-Focused Coping knowledge point

• Problem-focused coping involves taking direct steps to solve the problem causing stress.
• Emotion-focused coping aims to regulate the emotional response to the stressor rather than changing the situation itself.
• Brady's actions of job hunting and budgeting are direct, practical solutions, which align with problem-focused coping.

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<mcq-option>Stress reduction</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>Unlearned helplessness</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>Emotion focused</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>Problem focused</mcq-correct>
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Answer:

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Analyze Brady's actions

Using the Problem-Focused Coping knowledge point
Brady is actively addressing the source of his stress (losing his job) by searching for new employment and adjusting his budget. These actions directly target the stressor to resolve the practical issue.

Compare coping strategies

Using the Emotion-Focused Coping knowledge point

• Problem-focused coping involves taking direct steps to solve the problem causing stress.
• Emotion-focused coping aims to regulate the emotional response to the stressor rather than changing the situation itself.
• Brady's actions of job hunting and budgeting are direct, practical solutions, which align with problem-focused coping.

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<mcq-option>Stress reduction</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>Unlearned helplessness</mcq-option>
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