14.3 Coping and Well-being Flashcards
Coping
refers to the processes used to manage demands, stress and conflict
Positive psychology
uses scientific methods to study human strengths and potential
Optimism
the tendency to have a favourable, constructive view on situations and expect positive outcomes
Pessimism
the tendency to have a negative perception of life and expect negative outcomes
Pessimistic explanatory style
the tendency to interpret and explain negative events as internally based (personal) and as a constant stable quality
Negative affectivity
the tendency to respond to problems with a pattern of anxiety, hostility, anger, guilt, or nervousness
Resilience
the ability to effectively recover from illness or adversity
Post-traumatic growth
the capacity to grow and experience long-term positive effects in response to negative events
Meditation
any procedure that involves a shift in consciousness to a state in which an individual is highly focused, aware, and in control of mental processes
Focused attention meditation
focuses their attention on a chosen object
Open monitoring meditation
pay attention to moment-by-moment sensations without focusing on any particular object
Mindfulness-based stress reduction
a structured relaxation program based on elements of mindfulness meditation
Integrated mind-body training
combination of relaxation and posture correction + heightening awareness of your own body
Brain-derived neurotrophic factors
a protein in the nervous system that promotes survival, growth, and the formation of new synapses
Learned helplessness
an acquired suppression of avoidance or escape behaviour in response to unpleasant, uncontrollable circumstances
