Jacqueline's boyfriend of 2 years texted her at work to let her know he is breaking up with her.Her response is to leave work immediately and drown her sorrows by eating a pint of her favorite ice cream.This is an example of ____.

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Negative problem-focused coping involves taking action to change or solve a problem, but in a way that is likely to have negative consequences. In this case, Jacqueline is leaving work immediately and drowning her sorrows by eating a pint of her favorite ice cream. This is not likely to help her solve the problem of her breakup, and it may even make her feel worse in the long run.

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