Coping Flashcards
Define coping
The process by which people manage the perceived discrepancy between the demands of the situation and the resourced of the person that they appraise in a stressful situation
What is the primary appraisal of a stress stimulus
It determines if there is an danger. If not then no further coping, if so then secondary appraisal
What is the secondary appraisal of a stress stimulus
This determines what coping method to utilise.
Describe some features of coping
It relates to secondary appraisal, decreases the effects of the stressor, isn’t always associated with good outcomes and mat change over time.
Describe the features of seeing coping as a trait or a state
Trait - Relates to someones personality and is something that is unchanged.
State - Implies a response to a time/situation, viewed as a process and person has different ways of coping.
What are the two types of coping and describe them.
Problem focused (reduces demands of situation or expands resources to deal with it). Or emotion focused ( controls the emotional response to situation). So either alter the problem or regulate the response.
When is problem-focused coping used?
When people believe their resources or demands of the situation are changeable.
When is emotion-focused coping used?
When the person feels they can do nothing to change the situation
Describe the differences in coping styles between genders
Females - emotion focused but for males - problem focused
Describe the differences in coping styles between social classes
High income, highly educated - problem focused. Disadvantaged individuals - emotion focused
Give a few examples of coping strategies and if they are PF or EF.
Active coping (PF), seeking social support (PF/EF), Denial (EF), Destraction (EF)
Give three examples of coping resourced
- Sense of control (over the situation), Personality, Exercise and social support
How is coping assessed?
Questionnares or rating scales. Examples; Ways of coping checklist and COPE.
Describe how the COPE method works
Where an individual rates what they do and feel when they experience a stressful event. The values of responses reflect coping style
In breast cancer what type of coping is associated with survival?
Emotion focused.