Question

Dominic is an adjunct professor in the Psychology Department. He applied for a full-time job recently, but he did not get it. He attempts to put this situation in a positive light, reminding himself that he will have more time to work on his private practice if he is not working a full-time job. He also remembers that some of his friends from grad school have not been able to find work related to psychology in any way. What type of coping approach is Dominic using?

Answer 1

Answer:

The type of coping approach Dominic is using is: emotion focused.

Explanation:

Emotion-focused coping consists of regulating one's feelings and emotional responses associated with stress. This stress may come from experiences that have caused fear, excitement, frustration, embarrassment, anxiety, etc. This type of approach aims to take one's mind off of the problem or, at least, to find ways to explain and accept it in order to reduce the negative feelings associated with it. Examples of emotion-focused techniques are meditation, distraction, journaling, reframing, and positive thinking. As we can see, Dominic is coming up with explanations and reasons to make the failure in getting the job more acceptable and even desirable. He seems to be reframing the experience.