Sam is facing a difficult midterm exam and is feeling stressed out about it. As the exam date approaches and his anxiety increases, Sam starts thinking about ways to study more effectively. He schedules a large portion of time for active study of the material on the test so that he is prepared. In terms of coping, Sam is employing a(n) ___________strategy.

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Sam is using problem-focused coping by scheduling a large portion of time for active study to prepare for the midterm exam. He is taking action to address the problem (the difficult exam) directly.

Sam Is Facing a Difficult Midterm Exam and Is Feeling