"Relaxation exercises are the only way I can cope with the stress of graduate school." This person would be using ___________ coping.

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This person is utilizing emotion-focused coping by using relaxation exercises to manage the stress of graduate school. They are not addressing the problem itself, nor are they seeking external support (problem-focused or outward-focused coping). Instead, they are internally managing their emotional reaction to the stress.

"Relaxation Exercises Are the Only Way I Can Cope with the Stress