Days before a student has to make a presentation in class, she works out a plan for relieving the anxiety associated with giving the presentation. The student's actions best illustrate

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Anticipatory coping refers to strategies or actions taken before a stress-inducing event occurs, aimed at reducing the impact of that stress. In this scenario, the student is planning ahead to manage the anxiety associated with giving a presentation, which is a classic example of anticipatory coping.  Coping can precede a stressful event and includes dealing with thoughts and feelings about the event that themselves can be stressful.

Days Before a Student Has to Make a Presentation in Class