Norm and Cliff have both recently been through relationship break ups. Norm decides to go to his favourite bar and talk with his friends about what's been happening. Cliff, on the other hand, decides to go home and meditate in order to deal with his negative feelings. Based on the information provided, we would say that Norm is involved in seeking social support, while Cliff is involved in ___________.

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Cliff is engaging in emotion-focused coping, which involves dealing with the emotional response to the problem rather than trying to solve the problem itself. Meditation is a strategy to manage feelings and achieve emotional equilibrium.

Norm and Cliff Have Both Recently Been Through Relationship Break