Coping Techniques That Involve Self-Deception to Distort Reality in Order

question 64

Multiple Choice

Coping techniques that involve self-deception to distort reality in order to make a situation appear less threatening are referred to as

• A) maladaptive coping
• B) adaptive coping
• C) defensive coping
• D) constructive coping

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