Faced with the news that her father's tumors have grown, an adult says to her friend, "At least we've spent more quality time together and express our love for one another more once he got the diagnosis." This is an example of what form of coping?

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The statement indicates a focus on finding meaning and emotional value in the experience of spending time together and expressing love, rather than on actively solving the problem of the tumors. This fits with the definition of meaning-focused coping.

Faced with the News That Her Father's Tumors Have Grown