A small plane just crashed in your neighborhood.You take a fire extinguisher and blankets to the scene, then stand back and silently gather with others on the scene when you realize there is nothing you can do to help.In this situation, gathering quietly with others out of reverence and respect is an example of _____ coping.

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Emotion-focused coping involves managing or reducing the emotional distress that arises in difficult situations. In this scenario, standing back and silently gathering with others when realizing there's nothing you can do to help is a way of dealing with the emotional impact of the situation, rather than trying to change the situation itself.

A Small Plane Just Crashed in Your Neighborhood