In general, coping with stress includes
a. negative coping strategies
b. positive coping skills
c. positive attitudes
d. all of the above

The answer is letter B.

To be able to cope with stress a person must develop positive coping strategies or mechanisms to divert stressful energy. Some common positive coping responses are simply listening to music, playing with your pet, going out with a friend to unwind, taking a long bath or shower, writing or doing other creative activities, exercising outdoors, meditation among others. This helps the mind to distress and divert attention to help in coping with stressors that are out of a certain person’s control.

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