Scenario II
Lazarus and Folkman (1984) proposed a three-step model of coping. People first make primary appraisals to determine if stimuli are stressful or not. If a stimulus is determined to be a stressor, people make secondary appraisals to determine if they can be successfully handled. The cognitive-behavioral strategies used to actually deal with stressors are termed coping styles. While coping styles can be classified in different ways, they usually involve either approaching (rational coping) or avoiding or repressing (repressive coping) the stressful stimulus. Rational coping has both problem-focused and emotional components and typically involves an acceptance of, exposure to, and understanding of the stressor. In addition to repressive and rational coping, a coping style based on reframing involves changing the way one thinks about a stressor to reduce its threat.
-(Scenario II) A war veteran receiving systematic desensitization therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder is shown graphic depictions of war violence in virtual reality. This is an example of a coping strategy involving:

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The scenario describes a coping strategy involving exposure, where the individual is gradually exposed to stimuli that trigger their stress response in a safe and controlled environment. This is a form of rational coping that involves accepting and understanding the stressor, as well as gradually exposing oneself to it in order to reduce the fear and anxiety associated with it. Reframing involves changing the way one thinks about a stressor, whereas reappraising involves changing the way one evaluates the stressor. Acceptance is a component of rational coping, but it does not specifically describe the coping strategy used in this scenario.

Scenario II Lazarus and Folkman (1984) Proposed a Three-Step Model of Coping