Harrison learns he has developed cancer at the age of 54. He immediately studies several available treatment options and chooses one. Unfortunately, this option proves to be ineffective. Harrison immediately seeks alternate treatment options and the guidance of several specialists. Harrison is using which coping strategy?

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Harrison is using a problem-focused coping strategy, which involves actively seeking solutions to a problem, such as seeking alternative treatments and consulting specialists, to directly address the stressor, in this case, his cancer diagnosis.

Harrison Learns He Has Developed Cancer at the Age of 54