Question

Callista's boss has just given her so much work that she is worried she won't be able to finish it. She decides to take some time out of her day to take a yoga class to relax herself. In this case, Callista is engaging in _____ coping. a. active b. problem-focused c. emotion-focused d. physical

Answer 1

Answer: C. Emotion-focused

Explanation: In the context above, Castilla is subjected to a negative emotional feeling due to her workload. When trying to confront negative emotional tendencies, individuals may be subject to various ways of dealing with or subduing such emotional state. One of such ways is engaging cognitive tools like Castilla did, taking a yoga class or other relaxation activities. Confronting stressor in this manner is called emotion-based coping.