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What Is Your Coping Style?
 
 
       
  1. You go to school on Monday and find out that you have a math exam, a science test AND a Spanish quiz on Friday! Do you:  
       
   
a.  make yourself a study schedule and follow it all week.  
b.  plan to study for a few hours each night but end up getting sidetracked.  
c.  put off studying until Thursday night and then totally panic.  
 
     
     
       

       
  2. The coach says that tryouts are being held tomorrow morning and you really want to make the team. Do you:  
       
   
a.  toss and turn all night because you're too nervous to sleep.  
b.  get yourself pumped up by working out to your favorite music.  
c.  go to bed extra early and make sure to eat a nutritious breakfast.  
 
     
     
       

       
  3. Your best friend just moved away. Do you:  
       
   
a.  go for a long run or bike ride whenever you feel especially sad.  
b.  write about your feelings in a journal.  
c.  get a stomach ache every day because you miss her so much.  
 
     
     
       

       
  4. You have the lead in the school play, but before the curtain goes up you get a huge case of the jitters. Do you:  
       
   
a.  do some deep breathing relaxation techniques.  
b.  let the understudy play your role.  
c.  tell the director that you need a pep talk.  
 
     
     
       

       
  5. You turn on the news and see that the government is warning of another possible terrorist attack. Do you:  
       
   
a.  break out in hives.  
b.  talk about your concerns with a family member.  
c.  change the channel and find a funny sitcom to watch instead.  
 
     
     
       

       
  6. You've been fighting continually with your mother for weeks. Do you:  
       
   
a.  write her a letter explaining how you feel.  
b.  vow to give her the silent treatment for a week.  
c.  play some soothing music to calm yourself.  
 
     
     
       

       
  7. You have a big English paper due and you're totally stumped on what to write about. Do you:  
       
   
a.  plan to cut class so you won't have to turn it in.  
b.  take a hot bath to relax and try again in a half hour.  
c.  ask a classmate for help.  
 
     
     
       




 
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