Imagine that you have an important deadline coming up. You are extremely upset and anxious about your ability to complete the work on time. To make yourself feel better, you avoid the work and focus on more enjoyable tasks - such as reading novels - instead. This is an example of which of the following?
A) Primary emotional appraisal
B) Problem-focused coping
C) Indirect appraisal
D) Emotion-focused coping

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This scenario is an example of emotion-focused coping, as the individual is avoiding the stressor (the deadline) and engaging in a behavior that provides immediate relief from their negative emotions (reading novels).

Imagine That You Have an Important Deadline Coming Up