Susan was anxious about making a presentation at work. In an effort to overcome her anxiety, she practiced her presentation in front of several friends. This is an example of
A) coping.
B) cognitive restructuring.
C) stress inoculation.
D) dichotomy.

Question

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This is an example of stress inoculation, which involves exposing oneself to stressful situations in a controlled environment in order to build resilience and coping skills.

Answer: A
 This can also be seen as an example of coping, as Susan is taking an active approach to dealing with her anxiety by practicing her presentation.

Option B: This is not an example of cognitive restructuring, which involves changing one's thought patterns and beliefs about a situation in order to reduce stress or anxiety.

Option D: Dichotomy refers to a situation where there are only two options, neither of which is satisfactory, which does not apply in this scenario.

Susan Was Anxious About Making a Presentation at Work