Introduction to Psychology 10th Edition by Rod Plotnik,Haig Kouyoumdjian

Exercise 31

After we make a primary appraisal, we then must decide what action to take, which is called a (a) _____ appraisal. This involves two different kinds of coping. If we seek information about what needs to be done, change our own behavior, or take whatever action will solve the problem, we use (b) _____ coping. If we use our energies to deal with emotional distress caused by a harm or threat appraisal, we are using (c) _____ coping. Compared to emotion-focused coping, problem-focused coping is better at reducing the long-term effects of stress because it solves the problem.