Ramesh was feeling stressed about an upcoming final examination in a subject he found particularly difficult. Instead of worrying endlessly, he decided to take action by gathering resources such as video lectures, online materials, supplementary books, and extra tutoring sessions. This proactive approach helped him better understand the subject and ultimately achieve high marks. Based on Ramesh's approach to handling his exam stress, identify and explain which coping strategy he used:
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Emotional coping
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Behavioral isolation
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Cognitive avoidance
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Problem-focused coping