Inga and Neil are scheduled to move into their new house tomorrow,but their realtor calls to tell them that the previous owners turned off the heat,which caused several of the water pipes to burst.Since the house is temporarily uninhabitable,Inga and Neil decide that they can put their belongings in storage and stay with Neil's parents while the repairs are made.They ask the realtor to arrange repairs at the previous owner's expense.Inga and Neil have employed
A) problem-focused coping strategies.
B) physiological toughness.
C) resistance.
D) behavioural analysis.

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Inga and Neil are using problem-focused coping strategies by finding a solution to the problem (staying with Neil's parents and asking for repairs to be made at the previous owner's expense) rather than simply reacting emotionally to the situation.

Inga and Neil Are Scheduled to Move into Their New