After two semesters of making the dean's list,Maria had a semester of poor grades.She was quite upset by this and thought she should drop out of college.Her roommate convinced her she was in a temporary "sophomore slump," and soon Maria was back to her usual good performance.This is an example of coping with stress by

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Maria's roommate helped her reframe her situation as a temporary "sophomore slump," which is an example of cognitive coping. Maria was able to shift her perspective and regain her motivation and belief in her ability to succeed.

After Two Semesters of Making the Dean's List,Maria Had a Semester