All of the following would be emotion-focused coping strategies EXCEPT
A)denying that the stress is occurring.
B)using defense mechanisms.
C)calling on religious faith or support.
D)trying to solve the problem that is causing the stress.

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Emotion-focused coping strategies aim to manage the emotional distress caused by the stressor rather than directly addressing the problem itself. Denial and defense mechanisms fall under emotion-focused coping strategies, while calling on religious faith or support can be both problem-focused and emotion-focused. Trying to solve the problem directly is a problem-focused coping strategy, not an emotion-focused one.

All of the Following Would Be Emotion-Focused Coping Strategies EXCEPT