Wesley and Jonathan have just been informed that the corporation they work for has been bought, their jobs have been eliminated, and they are both being laid off. Jonathan immediately begins to work on his résumé, while Wesley heads for the nearest bar and spends the evening drinking with his buddies. Jonathan's coping style can be described as _____, whereas Wesley's coping style can be described as _____.

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Jonathan's coping style of working on his résumé is problem-focused, focusing on finding a solution to the problem of job loss. Wesley's coping style of drinking and socializing is a form of escape-avoidance, trying to avoid thinking about or facing the problem.

Wesley and Jonathan Have Just Been Informed That the Corporation