4.1 Coping Flashcards
What is primary appraisal when dealing with a potential stressor?
Assessing how bad the threat is
What is secondary appraisal when dealing with a potential stressor?
Assessing whether you have the ability to cope with the stressor
How may the diagnosis of a chronic illness be met?
Shock, anxiety, depression, denial, anger, fear
Why may hospitalisation be a source of stress?
Loss of autonomy, privacy or status
Removed from friends or family
What may people have to cope with if diagnosed with a chronic illness?
Change job, adjust to life with an illness, thought of illness getting worse, may lose status, financial problems, change in relationships
What stressors may occur in daily life?
Bereavement Divorce Unemployment Sexual difficulties Mortgage Imprisonment
Describe an emotion-based coping style
Talking to someone about the problem
Change how the situation is viewed
Describe a problem-focussed coping style
Change the problem or resources to deal with the problem
How can coping be aided?
Increase social support
Increase personal control
Prepare patients for stressful events
What are the outcomes of sucessful coping?
Adjust to negative events well Enhance prospects for the future Maintain a positive self image Maintain emotional equilibrium Continue satisfying relationships
What is anxiety?
Feelings of panic or dread as a response to a threat.
What is depression?
Persistent low mood, sadness, loss of interest, feeling worthless, feel like a failure
What are some barriers to recognising problems with coping?
Do not disclose problems
Missed symptoms
May not ask about psychological well being
Why is it important to recognise problems with coping?
May impact on overall health
Need to know how to deal with psychological problems
