Which of the following is an example of the coping strategy known as behavioral disengagement?
A) Arguing with one's best friend because of anger toward one's boss.
B) Dropping a class because it is evident that one needs to take one of the recommended prerequisites.
C) Using drugs following a significant loss.
D) Blaming one's parents for one's character flaws.

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Behavioral disengagement involves reducing one's effort or giving up on the goals that are the source of stress, as exemplified by dropping a class due to the recognition of the need for prerequisites, which is a form of withdrawing effort from an unattainable goal.

Which of the Following Is an Example of the Coping