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DelorasTo

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on: Jul 19, 2018
_________________ is the way a person adapts to a stressor psychologically, physically, and behaviorally.
 
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A young married woman is attracted to a male coworker. To counteract these feelings, she tells the boss she can't work with him. The defense mechanism used here is _________________.
 
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voltaire123

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Coping
Coping is the ability to deal consciously with problems and stress.

Answer to Question 2

avoidance
Unconsciously staying away from events or situations that might open feelings of aggression or anxiety.


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