A student finds examinations to be very stressful.If he decides to cope by using a problem-directed coping strategy,what might he do?

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By speaking to his teachers about alternative methods of evaluation, the student is using a problem-directed coping strategy as he is addressing the root cause of his stress (the way exams are evaluated), and attempting to find a solution that reduces this stress. Options A and D are avoidant coping strategies, which do not address the problem but instead seek to reduce stress through distraction or relaxation. Option B could be a useful cognitive coping strategy in some cases, but it does not address the problem of exam stress directly.

A Student Finds Examinations to Be Very Stressful