Problem-focused coping involves attempting to manage or alter the stressor causing the stress, similar to everyday problem-solving strategies such as identifying the problem, considering solutions, weighing costs and benefits, and selecting an alternative.

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  Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Psychology 2e OpenStax

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