Edward has a really difficult co-worker. They are constantly in conflict over how to use the limited resources in the office. Edward offers to take the co-worker out to lunch and over lunch, they discuss how they can manage their respective needs for the office resources with less conflict. Edward has used ____ coping.
A) avoidant
B) emotion-focused
C) problem-focused
D) precontemplative

Question

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Edward is actively working to address the source of the conflict by finding a solution that will work for both him and his co-worker. This exemplifies problem-focused coping, which involves taking actions to directly address the problem or stressor. Avoidant coping would involve ignoring the conflict, while emotion-focused coping would involve focusing on managing the emotions associated with the conflict rather than finding a solution to the problem. Precontemplative is a stage of change associated with addiction treatment, and is not relevant to this scenario.

Edward Has a Really Difficult Co-Worker