Edgar is learning deep-breathing techniques to reduce anxiety about having been robbed at knifepoint. This is an example of __________

A) problem-focused coping.
B) emotion-focused coping.
C) avoidance.
D) reappraisal.

Emotion-focused Coping

A strategy for managing stress by addressing and controlling one’s emotional response to stressors rather than the stressors themselves.

Problem-focused Coping

A strategy aimed at addressing and managing the source of stress rather than merely alleviating its symptoms, often involving practical solutions.

Avoidance

A behavior or action taken to escape from or prevent an unpleasant situation or outcome.