Jaime applied to several law schools but was not accepted at any of them. He says that he is actually relieved-he really didn't want to be a lawyer anyway. Jaime appears to be engaging in __________ coping.

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Jaime is using emotion-focused coping, which involves regulating one's emotions in response to stressors rather than addressing the stressor itself. He is relieved and focusing on how he feels about the outcome rather than trying to solve the problem of not getting accepted to law school.

Jaime Applied to Several Law Schools but Was Not Accepted