Attempting to alleviate stress directly by changing the stressor is known as

a. biofeedback.

b. psychoneuroimmunology.

c. problem-focused coping.

d. the feel-good, do-good phenomenon.

c. problem-focused coping.

Explanation: This is a coping strategy for directly dealing with the stressor by reducing its demands or increasing one's resources for meeting those demands.

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The correct answer is option C

PROBLEM-FOCUSED COPING.

Attempting to alleviate stress directly by changing the stressor is known as PROBLEM-FOCUSED COPING.

Explanation: Problem-focused coping is that kind of coping skill that aimes at resolving the stressful situation or event or altering the source of the stress.

In problem-focused coping,there is a difference between it and emotion-focused coping, which is a type of coping skill that is aimed at managing the emotions associated with the situation, rather than changing the situation itself.

In problem-focused coping, attempts are made to deal with a problem situation with the possible result of changing the associated emotions.

example of problem focused coping or removing the source of the stress is, seeking information or assistance in handling asituation, and removing oneself from the stressful situation.

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