Which emotion-focused coping strategy is correctly identified as generally positive or negative?
A) distancing--negative
B) positive reappraisal--negative
C) religious beliefs--negative
D) avoidance--positive

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Distancing, which involves emotionally detaching oneself from a stressful situation, is generally considered a negative coping strategy because it can lead to avoidance behaviors and prevent individuals from addressing and resolving the underlying issues causing stress.

Which Emotion-Focused Coping Strategy Is Correctly Identified as Generally Positive