Question

Vanna's mother is ill and Vanna is feeling overwhelmed and sad. To cope with this stress of her mother's illness, Vanna has been writing her feelings down in a journal. Vanna is using _____________.

a) problem-focused coping.
b) emotion-focused coping.
c) distraction.
d) reappraisal.

Answer 1

The answer is b) emotion-focused coping.

Step-by-step explanation:

This type of coping mechanism involves reducing negative emotions in a variety of ways, and is maybe the only realistic way to cope with a situation beyond our control.

Among other things, writing a journal is a great example of emotion-focused coping. This method is called emotional disclosure.