Coping

Question 1

What are the two types of coping

Answer 1

1. Approach

2. Avoidance

Question 2

What is approach coping

Answer 2

Visiting doctor, taking medication, talking to family and friends

Question 3

What is avoidance coping

Answer 3

Being in denial, wishful thinking

Question 4

What are the 3 stages of the coping process

Answer 4

1. Cognitive appraisal
2. Adaptive tasks
3. Coping skills

Question 5

What is cognitive appraisal in the context of coping

Answer 5

Assesses the significance and seriousness of the illness

Factors such as social support and knowledge influence the process

Question 6

What are adaptive tasks in relation to coping

Answer 6

Used to help with coping

3 illness specific tasks and 4 general tasks

Question 7

What are 3 illness specific tasks to do with coping

Answer 7

1. Dealing with pain and other symptoms
2. Dealing with hospital and procedures
3. Developing and maintaining relationships with medical professionals

Question 8

What are 4 general tasks to do with coping

Answer 8

1. Preserving a reasonable emotional balance
2. Preserving a satisfactory self image
3. Sustaining relationships with family and friends
4. Preparing for an uncertain future

Question 9

What are the 3 types of coping skills

Answer 9

1. Appraisal focused
2. Problem focused
3. Emotion focused

Question 10

What are appraisal focused coping skills

Answer 10

1. Logical analysis and mental preparation - turning an unmanageable situation in to many manageable ones
2. Cognitive redefinition - accepting the reality of the situation and defining it in a positive way
3. Cognitive avoidance - minimising the seriousness of the situation

Question 11

What are problem focused coping skills

Answer 11

1. Seeking information and support - build a knowledge base
2. Taking problem solving action - learning specific procedures and behaviours e.g insulin injections
3. Identifying alternatives rewards - development and planning of events for short term satisfaction

Question 12

What are emotion focused coping skills

Answer 12

1. Affective - maintain hope while dealing with a difficult situation
2. Emotional discharge - venting feelings of anger
3. Resigned acceptance - coming to terms with inevitable outcome of illness

Question 13

What are 3 factors that influence the use of coping skills and tasks

Answer 13

1. Demographic e.g age, class, religion
2. Physical and social factors e.g support networks
3. Illness related factors e.g stigma, pain