Kathy alleviated the stress of breaking up with her boyfriend in two ways.She avoided contact with her ex-boyfriend and she planned recreational activities with her best girlfriend.Kathy's behavior best illustrates
A) mindfulness.
B) an external locus of control.
C) a Type B personality.
D) emotion-focused coping.

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Kathy's behavior of avoiding contact with her ex-boyfriend and planning recreational activities with her best girlfriend is an example of emotion-focused coping, where she is attempting to manage her emotional distress caused by the breakup.

Kathy Alleviated the Stress of Breaking Up with Her Boyfriend