Tim Is a Wide Receiver on His College Football Team

Tim is a wide receiver on his college football team. Lately, Tim has dropped a lot of easy passes. He is beginning to get down on himself and is losing his confidence to play the game. Over the next few weeks, Tim seeks out his parents, friends, and fellow players for advice and encouragement. Gradually, Tim gets his confidence back and starts playing better. The coping strategy that Tim implemented is called

A) cognitive reappraisal.
B) aerobic exercise.
C) progressive relaxation.
D) social support.
E) emotion-focused coping.