The psychological term for anticipating stressful events and taking advance steps to avoid them or minimize their impact is ________.

A) proactive coping
B) reactive intervention
C) avoidance training
D) defensive coping

Proactive coping refers to taking advance steps to anticipate and manage potentially stressful situations. This involves actively seeking out ways to minimize the impact of stressors or avoiding them altogether. Proactive coping is generally considered a healthy and effective way to manage stress. Options B, C, and D do not accurately reflect this concept.