There Are Some Problems That Cannot Be Solved, but We

question 49

Multiple Choice

There are some problems that cannot be solved, but we can change the way we think about the problem. What coping method is being used when a person says, "Well, I may have lost my accounting job, but I always did want a chance to work with people, and now I can find a job that allows me to do that"?

• A) learning from the experience
• B) reappraising the situation
• C) making social comparisons
• D) cultivating a sense of humour

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