Ron, a businessman who invests heavily in the stock market, has suffered a serious loss with his latest venture. The very thought of the losses stresses him out, so he hangs out with his friends and watches motivational movies to take his mind off his troubles. Which of the following coping mechanisms is Ron using?

A. Reappraisal

B. Escape-avoidance

C. Accepting responsibility

D. Self-control

Answer: Escape avoidance

Explanation:

Escape avoidance also known as avoidance coping, is an approach that is used to deal with stress related issues. Escape avoidance is a form of coping which involves the changing of one's behavior in order to avoid thinking or feeling things that makes the person uncomfortable.

Escape avoidance involves trying to avoid stress than dealing with them.

It is a great way to relieve stress. Ron hanging out with friends after his losses is trying to take his mind away from the losses and relieve his stress. This is escape avoidance.