Question

Dr. Chambers has a very busy clinical practice. To clear his mind of all the problems he faces and to cope with the high level of stress, he goes to the gym for a workout four or five times a week. Dr. Chambers is using a(n) _____ coping strategy called _____.

Answer 1

Answer:

This question is incomplete. Here are the missing options:

• a)emotion-focused; escape-avoidance
• b)problem-focused; confrontive coping
• c)problem-focused; denial
• d)emotion-focused; wishful thinking

The answer is a) emotion-focused; escape-avoidance.

Explanation:

The emotion-focused coping strategy is based on supressing or relieving the negative effects of stress. In the example, Dr. Chambers is using an escape-avoidance method, which consists in momentarily ignoring the source of stress, usually by carrying out an entertaining activity.

Instead of avoiding them, other methods involve recognising the emotions and thinking rationally about them.