Howard was aware that his company was in the process of downsizing its workforce. Even though his job was secure for the time being, he knew that he could eventually be cut, so he took classes at night to start training for a new career. Howard's retraining for a new career, if needed, is a form of __________

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Howard's retraining for a new career is an example of proactive coping, which involves taking action to prevent or minimize potential stressors before they occur. This is in contrast to problem-focused coping, which involves taking action to address the stressor once it has occurred, and emotion-focused coping, which involves managing the emotions associated with the stressor. Cognitive restructuring involves changing the way one thinks about the stressor, which is not applicable in this scenario.

Howard Was Aware That His Company Was in the Process