Erica is having a hard time with studies. though she knows she is not a bad student, she finds her social life a lot more appealing than studying for tests and examinations. with her exams drawing closer, she resolves to cut down on her social life and study more—at least until she finishes her exams. what strategy is erica using in order to cope with the demands of the circumstances?

Problem-focused coping strategy

Explanation:

Problem-focused coping strategy attacks the stressors by dealing with an issue at it core by tackling the cause so instead of dwelling at being stressed a person find a practical way to come out of the stress. The aim of this strategy is to get rid of what ever is causing the stress by finding resolutions to it.

Erica cut down her social life so that she can totally and completely focus on her exam so she practically deals with an issue of being too socially which may affect her exams by taking steps towards a resolution .

they are the same thing, it's about what you identify as (ex: heterosexual, bisexual, homosexual etc.) and who you are romantically attracted to.