Helen has several major projects that will all be due in two weeks. In order to deal with this situation, she makes out a plan of when to work on each project and schedules in breaks, during which she plans to walk for exercise and to meditate. She also plans to play some of her favorite music CDs as she works on the projects in order to lift her "spirits." Helen is utilizing a combination of
A)problem-focused and emotion-focused coping.
B)directive and indirective coping.
C)primary and secondary coping.
D)defense mechanisms and vacillation.

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Helen is using problem-focused coping by making a plan to manage her time and work on each project systematically. She is using emotion-focused coping by scheduling breaks for walking and meditation to manage stress, and playing music to improve her mood.

Helen Has Several Major Projects That Will All Be Due