"It's too bad my car was damaged by the tree that fell on it during the hurricane, but now I can get that new car I've wanted so long." This is an example of which coping strategy?

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This statement shows a proactive response to a negative event. The individual has reappraised the situation and is making the best out of a bad situation by focusing on the opportunity to get a new car they've wanted for a long time. This is a form of cognitive reappraisal which involves changing the way one thinks about a situation in order to cope with it.

"It's Too Bad My Car Was Damaged by the Tree