Amy's mother-in-law is always critical of Amy when she comes to visit.Amy realizes that nothing she can say will change her mother-in-law's opinion of her.So, Amy has learned to not let her mother-in-law's comments sadden or anger her by taking a deep breath, smiling, saying "okay" and then forgetting the comment.Amy is using which coping strategy?

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Amy is using emotion-focused coping by focusing on managing her emotions in response to her mother-in-law's criticism rather than trying to change the situation or her mother-in-law's behavior.

Amy's Mother-In-Law Is Always Critical of Amy When She Comes