Jiang suffers from the sleep disorder narcolepsy which causes him to uncontrollably fall asleep.He finds that he has a very difficult time staying awake in the afternoon,which has proven to be very disruptive to his work.Which of the following would be an example of a problem-focused coping strategy for Jiang?

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Asking for a two-hour lunch to nap and then staying later in the day is an example of problem-focused coping, as it directly addresses the issue of Jiang's difficulty staying awake in the afternoon and allows him to remain productive at work. Option A involves cognitive reappraisal, which is a form of emotion-focused coping, and option C involves avoidance coping by trying to change his work schedule. Option D is incorrect as option B is a problem-focused coping strategy.

Jiang Suffers from the Sleep Disorder Narcolepsy Which Causes Him