Katie and Jessica were injured when a massive tornado ripped through their town. Katie worked hard to suppress her negative emotions of the event, whereas Jessica accepted it as a horrible thing that is past, and cannot be changed. According to the concept of flexible coping, which of the following outcomes is most likely?

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According to the concept of flexible coping, both suppressing and accepting negative emotions can lead to difficulties in coping with traumatic events. However, those who are able to actively confront and work through their emotions tend to have better outcomes. Therefore, it is likely that Katie, who suppressed her emotions, will have difficulty dealing with her experience, whereas Jessica, who accepted the event, will be able to successfully deal with it.

Katie and Jessica Were Injured When a Massive Tornado Ripped