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Andrey Burenkov
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Unconscious strategies to distort or deny the seriousness of a potentially stressful situation or to insulate oneself from feeling its effects are called __________.

A) defensive coping
B) deflections
C) avoidance coping
D) minimalization

Defensive Coping

Strategies employed to protect oneself from psychological harm, often by reducing awareness or avoiding distressing situations or emotions.

Stressful Situation

A scenario or event that triggers a state of mental or emotional strain or tension.

Distort

To twist or misrepresent the true nature, shape, or meaning of something.

  • Understand strategies for coping with stress.
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Siddesh PalakshaDec 19, 2024
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