Jen has heard that Ben is cheating on her, but does not believe it. However, after being shown pictures of Ben interacting romantically with another woman, Jen allows herself to express anger and frustration over Ben's cheating. Jen is experiencing:
A) emotion-focused coping.
B) post-menopausal mood swings.
C) an unhealthy coping reaction to stress.
D) secondary mindfulness-based stress reduction.

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Jen is experiencing emotion-focused coping because she is dealing with her stress (learning about Ben's cheating) by allowing herself to express her emotions (anger and frustration), rather than by trying to change the situation or her relationship with Ben.

Jen Has Heard That Ben Is Cheating on Her, but Does