Coping

Question 0

What does emotion focused coping achieve?

Answer 0

Addresses our view of the situation rather than the situation or the source itself

Question 1

What does problem solving coping achieve?

Answer 1

Attacks the source of the stress

Question 2

What is optimism?

Answer 2

Optimism is a coping method that allows us to view events as positive and therefore less stressful.

Question 3

How do optimist view negative events?

Answer 3

External( don’t balm themselves)
Transient( temporary)
Surmountable ( not a catastrophe) something good will come of this

Question 4

Aerobic exercise is a great coping mechanism. Why?

Answer 4

It creates the organ capacity so we’re not strained by negative events.
Increases NK and T cell counts
Creates a positive mood and increases sere ronin and endorphins
Protects against heart disease, hypertension, type II diabetes and stroke
Best done in moderation.. 1 hour 3-4 X a week has tremendous benefits
Extreme exercise decreases health and increases stress on the body.