Researchers investigated the coping strategies used by students to manage exam stress. A group of Year 12 and Year 13 students were surveyed, and their primary coping strategy was categorised.
Figure 2: Primary coping strategy used by Year 12 and Year 13 students
| Coping Strategy | Year 12 | Year 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Active Problem-Solving | 12 | 18 |
| Seeking Social Support | 14 | 8 |
| Avoidance | 4 | 3 |
Explain one conclusion the researchers of the academic stress study could make using the data in Figure 2.
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