"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?
A) reappraising the situation
B) learning from the experience
C) making social comparisons
D) cultivating a sense of humor

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The individual is using the coping strategy of reappraising the situation by looking for the silver lining in a negative situation and focusing on the opportunity to get a new car rather than dwelling on the damage caused by the hurricane.

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