Attempting to change one's expectations about the future's perceived motivational congruence
A) Problem-focused coping
B) Emotion-focused coping
C) Goal-focused coping
D) Social-comparison coping
E)x. "maybe this cloud has a silver lining") is an example of what type of secondary appraisal?

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This is an example of emotion-focused coping, where the individual is trying to manage or adjust their emotional response to a situation rather than changing the situation itself. By attempting to see a positive aspect in a negative situation ("maybe this cloud has a silver lining"), the person is engaging in a form of cognitive restructuring to deal with their emotions about the future, which aligns with emotion-focused coping strategies.

Attempting to Change One's Expectations About the Future's Perceived Motivational