Question

During the year preceding his parents' divorce, kevin found himself frequently arguing with his father. now when he visits his father, kevin tries to engage him in conversations about their favorite sports teams. this is an example of ____.

a. ​negative relationship-focused coping
b. ​positive problem-focused coping
c. ​positive relationship-focused coping
d. ​negative problem-focused coping

Answer 1

c. ​positive relationship-focused coping

Step-by-step explanation:

Positive relationship-focused coping if a method that people tend to use to cope with bad situation. Rather than wallowing in self-pity , positive relationship-focused coping will put more focus on forming positive relationship with the cause of the misery and gained acceptance of the situation from the relationship.

This can be seen In the case above.

Rather than lashing out to his parents, he cope with the divorce by focusing on the positive relationship that he has with his dad. (by talking about their favorite sports teams.)