Wesley and Jonathan have just been informed that the corporation they work for has been bought, their jobs have been eliminated, and they are both being laid off. Jonathan immediately begins to work on his résumé, while Wesley heads for the nearest bar and spends the evening drinking with his buddies. Jonathan's coping style can be described as _____ focused, whereas Wesley's coping style can be described as _____.

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Jonathan is using a problem-focused coping style by taking action to directly address the situation (working on his résumé), while Wesley is using an escape-avoidance coping style by engaging in activities (drinking with buddies) to avoid dealing with the problem.

Wesley and Jonathan Have Just Been Informed That the Corporation