Greg has immersed himself completely in his job since the death of his wife. He is likely to be engaging in
A) problem focused coping.
B) emotion focused coping.
C) drug abuse.
D) denial of her death.

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Greg's behavior of immersing himself in his job following the death of his wife can be seen as emotion-focused coping. This strategy involves dealing with the emotional response to a stressor rather than addressing the stressor itself. By focusing on work, Greg may be attempting to distract himself from the pain and emotions associated with his loss, rather than confronting or altering the stressor (the death of his wife) directly.

Greg Has Immersed Himself Completely in His Job Since the Death