Under Which Circumstances Might an Emotion-Focused Strategy Be More Effective

question 46

Multiple Choice

Under which circumstances might an emotion-focused strategy be more effective in reducing anxiety than a problem-focused strategy?

• A) When the source of the anxiety is likely to last for a long time.
• B) When the person does not possess the tools to correct the situation.
• C) When the anxiety level is not particularly high.
• D) When the person is very emotional.

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