Harish has poor interpersonal skills and hence, he is unable to communicate with his colleagues at his workplace. When he is not able to finish deadlines, rather than seeking help, he vents out his anger and frustration over them. Which coping strategy is being used by Harish?

Emotion-oriented

The correct answer is Option (1) → Emotion-oriented

Harish is not trying to solve the problem (missed deadlines) but instead venting anger and frustration. This reflects managing emotions rather than addressing the root cause. The coping strategy he is using is Emotion-oriented.

"Emotion-oriented Strategy : This can involve efforts to maintain hope and to control one’s emotions; it can also involve venting feelings of anger and frustration, or deciding that nothing can be done to change things. For example, tell myself that it is not really happening to me, or worry about what I am going to do.".