Jessica Just Learned That She Has Not Been Accepted to Any

question 24

Multiple Choice

Jessica just learned that she has not been accepted to any of her top-choice medical schools. She was accepted to a school nearby, however; although it was one of her "safety schools" it is a good program, and she plans to attend. Rather then being distressed at the rejection from her dream schools, she thinks: "Whatever school I attend I'll still come out as a doctor - I'm excited to start training. Also, this way I don't have to move!" Jessica is engaging in .

• A) denial
• B) avoidance-based coping
• C) cognitive reappraisal
• D) distraction

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