At first, Greg was despondent when he didn't make the Olympic team. Upon reflection, however, he decided that the training he did and the knowledge he gained from competing against the best in the country were beneficial experiences that would help him in his personal life as well as in future competitions. Greg used an emotion-focused coping strategy called:

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Greg used positive reappraisal when he reflected on the benefits of his training and competition experience, despite not making the Olympic team. Positive reappraisal is a type of emotion-focused coping strategy in which an individual reassesses a situation in a more positive light.

At First, Greg Was Despondent When He Didn't Make the Olympic