Scott Is Having a Difficult Time with His Classes

question 1

Multiple Choice

Scott is having a difficult time with his classes.He tries to keep from becoming anxious about his grades by going to movies and parties with his friends.However,Scott is frequently irritated and gets sick often.Which of the following factors is probably contributing to Scott's mood problems and illnesses?

• A) He is using a problem-focused coping strategy.
• B) He is using an emotion-based coping strategy.
• C) He is using a primary appraisal coping strategy.
• D) He is using a positive reappraisal strategy.

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Resonance Structure

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Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion

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Electron Pairs

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