Question

Patrice (Haitian American and Christian) and Josh (White, Jewish American) have been in an interracial relationship for 6 months. Because of some unwelcome reactions and prejudicial comments from people who disagree with their relationship, they began to develop proactive and reactive strategies to manage challenges and discrimination. According to the model of romantic relationship development, which stage are they in?

A. Anticipation
B. Racial/cultural awareness
C. Coping
D. Identity emergence

Answer 1

Answer:C. Coping

Explanation: Coping is an ever changing process involving cognitive means and behavioral actions to manage internal or external situations (like challenges and discrimination) that are perceived as difficult or beyond the individual's current resources.

They do this by developing reactive and proactive strategies to manage the situation.