Shannon has a big deadline coming up and is feeling a lot of pressure. She knows she has barely enough time to complete the project, so she asks her mother to watch her kids for the weekend in order to give her more peace and quiet in which to work. Which of the following does this example illustrate?

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Shannon's decision to ask her mother to watch her kids is an example of constructive coping, as it involves taking practical steps to deal with the stressor (her upcoming deadline) in a constructive way.

Shannon Has a Big Deadline Coming Up and Is Feeling