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Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 906 of 2368

Which action is an example of problem-focused coping?

  1. Practicing yoga after a stressful day to relax the body and mind
  2. Using humor with friends to ease tension during a stressful situation
  3. Seeking counseling or cognitive behavioral therapy for a stressor
  4. Meditating before bedtime to calm racing thoughts after a stressor
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Correct answer: Seeking counseling or cognitive behavioral therapy for a stressor

Problem-focused coping is seeking treatment related to a stressor. Yoga, humor, and meditation are emotion-focused strategies.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Mental Health Concepts: Coping Strategies. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026