Macmillan Learning
Read the case study below and choose the best possible answer to the following questions.
Ben and Amy have been dating since their junior year in high school, but Amy decided to attend a different college than
Ben. Lately, Amy hasn't been returning Ben's numerous phone calls and text messages. Since they've been apart, Ben has
started to worry that Amy might be interested in someone else. He's started to feel that there is no way he can save the
relationship. With each passing day without contact, Ben feels worse and worse. He's been short with his friends and has
started skipping his morning classes because he is having a hard time sleeping.
Question.
Amy's cell phone was stolen last week, and because she has had to purchase textbooks for her classes, she hasn't been able
to afford to replace it yet. This is why she hasn't been returning Ben's texts and calls. Ben might have considered this a
possible scenario if he had better skills in?
A.problem solving.
B.self-regard.
C.stress. tolerance.
D.empathy.