Ariel is the assistant editor at the local newspaper, the Morning Mail. With recent increased readership, the editorial committee had decided to move up the deadline for article submissions to eight hours. This move was not welcomed by the junior writers and editors. Ariel, though unhappy with the decision, faced the problem head on and chose to cope by working faster and harder. This is an example of:
A) emotion-focused behavior coping.
B) problem-focused behavior coping.
C) fear-focused cognitive coping.
D) anxiety-focused cognitive coping.
E) stress-focused behavior coping.

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Ariel chose to cope with the new deadline by working faster and harder, which is an example of problem-focused behavior coping. This coping strategy involves taking actionable steps to address the source of stress or problem, rather than just managing the emotions or thoughts associated with it.

Ariel Is the Assistant Editor at the Local Newspaper, the Morning