Which statement BEST fits the definition of reframing as a stress control technique?
A)To suppress her anxiety before a major class speech,Janet postpones her speech until the end of the semester.
B)Julie reduces her anxiety about public speaking by imagining that she is evaluating her audience.
C)James controls his fear of public speaking by dropping his speech course.
D)Hector reduces his anxiety about a major class speech by distracting himself the night before with a funny movie.

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Reframing involves changing one's perspective or how they view a situation in order to reduce stress. In this case, Julie imagines herself as the one evaluating the audience, which changes the dynamic and helps reduce her anxiety. The other options do not involve reframing, but rather avoidance or distraction tactics.

Which Statement BEST Fits the Definition of Reframing as a Stress