Sam is facing a difficult midterm exam and is feeling stressed ...

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Sam is facing a difficult midterm exam and is feeling stressed out about it. As the exam date approaches and his anxiety increases, Sam starts thinking about ways to study more effectively. He schedules a large portion of time for active study of the material on the test so that he is prepared. In terms of coping, which of the following is Sam's strategy?
 
  A. Avoidance strategy
  B. Emotion focused strategy
  C. Problem focused strategy
  D. Repression strategy

Question 2

Researchers find that avoidance coping strategies
 
  A. with only a few exceptions tend to be less effective than active-role strategies.
  B. are particularly effective with severe trauma.
  C. are about as effective as emotion-focused strategies.
  D. are most effective with long-term problems.

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A