Stu has a date coming up next week with a person he meet through a co-worker, and is worried that he will fumble over his words while trying to make conversation and not be able to think on his feet, which is what happened on his last three dates with three different individuals. To prepared for this upcoming date, Stu thinks of all of the most difficult topics and questions he has had to deal with on the previous three dates and practices responding to them in front of a mirror while videotaping his responses. He continues to practice, record, and review his responses until he feels comfortable with his answers. Stu's strategy would be best characterized as:

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Stu's strategy is best characterized as coping imagery because he is practicing and preparing responses to difficult situations he anticipates, which is a way to cope with potential stressors.

Stu Has a Date Coming Up Next Week with a Person