7.1.8 - Coping strategies

7.1.8 Appraisal-focusing, problem-focusing, emotion-focusing.

Use - coping strategies to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - coping strategies determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - coping strategies to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Coping strategies is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.