Days before a student is scheduled to make a presentation in class,she works out a plan for relieving the anxiety associated with giving the presentation.Which term best captures this student's approach?

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Anticipatory coping refers to the strategies people use to manage potential stressors before they occur. In this case, the student is proactively planning how to manage her anxiety before giving the presentation, which is an example of anticipatory coping. Type A and Type B behaviours refer to personality traits, and primary appraisal refers to the initial evaluation of a stressful event. Therefore, neither A, B, nor D are appropriate choices for this scenario.

Days Before a Student Is Scheduled to Make a Presentation