Stanley is doing very poorly in his studies at college. In evaluating his performance, Stanley has decided that he is spending too much time partying and not nearly enough time studying in the library. Stanley adopts a plan that allows him to earn a half-hour of partying for each 10 hours he spends in the library studying. Stanley's plan is an example of __________
A) emotion-focused coping.
B) behavioral focusing.
C) cognitive adaptation.
D) problem-focused coping.

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Stanley's plan involves problem-focused coping, as he is taking action to address the problem of his poor academic performance by increasing his studying time and decreasing his partying time.

Stanley Is Doing Very Poorly in His Studies at College