When Maria starts to resent all the time her partner spends playing hockey in the winter and football in the summer, she tells h
erself that physical activity is important for Ray's health and that she is lucky he is not a coach potato. Which strategy for managing dialectical tensions is Maria using? Group of answer choicesA. Compromising B. Reaffirming C. Alternating D. Reframing
Maria is using <u>D. Reframing</u> strategy for managing dialectical tensions.
<u>Explanation</u>:
Reframing is a technique used in finding the positive alternatives during maladaptive thoughts. Generally teens and adults follow reframing to change their way of thinking. Reframing can help them in overcoming the negative thoughts. One can refrain themselves from tension.
Maria follows reframing strategy to manage her dialectical tension. Whenever Ray goes for playing hockey and football, she convinces herself by telling that physical activity is good for his health. She was happy for him that he is not a coach potato.
