Maddi and his colleagues have observed that people high in hardiness turn potentially stressful situations into something less threatening and ultimately even growth enhancing with what they term _________ coping.

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The term used by Maddi and his colleagues to describe the coping style of people high in hardiness is "transformational coping". This type of coping involves transforming potentially stressful situations into opportunities for personal growth and development. This aligns with the description given in the question about how individuals high in hardiness can turn these situations into something less threatening and growth-enhancing. Therefore, Option C, transformational, is the correct answer. Options A, B, and D are not consistent with the described features of hardiness coping.

Maddi and His Colleagues Have Observed That People High in Hardiness