Question

Selecting which graduate school to attend is extremely stressful to hylton. He tries to manage this stress by focusing on the various options available. He creates a detailed spreadsheet for each school with important criteria that will contribute to his decision. The organization of his method helps him maintain the stress associated with the task at hand. Which of the following reflects his coping mechanism?a. finding meaningb. planful problem solvingc. emotion focused copingd. avoiding the situation

Answer 1

Answer: B -planful problem solving

Explanation:

Hylton resorts to planful problem solving to  cope with an  extremely stressful situation.By focusing on the various options available and creating a detailed spreadsheet for each school  he can channel his anxiety in a logical manner. Rationalizing his emotion contributes to his decision. This organization helps him maintain the stress of choosing and finding his graduate school under control.