Jenny and Suzy were in charge of the departmental holiday party. Attendance was greater than anticipated, and as a consequence, the refreshment table emptied more quickly than expected. ''This is a disaster!'' said Suzy. ''Oh well,'' said Jenny, ''We probably didn't need the extra calories anyway; perhaps this is an opportunity for personal growth.'' Jenny's response is BEST described as:

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Jenny's response involves reframing the situation in a positive light, which is characteristic of positive reappraisal coping. She sees the shortage of refreshments as an opportunity for personal growth, indicating that she is not trying to escape from or avoid the problem, nor is she relying on religious coping strategies. So, option C is the best answer choice.

Jenny and Suzy Were in Charge of the Departmental Holiday