Coping and Adaptation Final Exam Flashcards
Types of Coping Responses
Palliative and Instrumental can be derived from inner and outer resources
Requirements of an Effective Coping Strategy:
Increased Awareness
Information Processing
Modified Behavior
Peaceful Resolution
Cognitive Distortion Definition
Distorting a situation beyond how bad it actually is
Distinct Styles of Cognitive Distortion:
(David Burns)
Over-generalizations
Jumping to conclusions
Magnification
Should statements
Personalization
Cognitive Restructuring Definition
Substituting negative, self-defeating thoughts with positive affirming thoughts that change the perception of stressors (reappraisal, reframing, relabeling, attitude adjustment, not rationalization)- Albert Ellis
Information Processing Model Definition
A model that reveals how we potentially perceive sensory information (Defensive (negative), Neutral (innocuous), Offensive (positive))
Phase 1- Input (sound, sight, etc)
Phase 2- Processing Input (conscious interpretation, reasoning, analyzing, memory)
Phase 3- Output (action, behavior)
Steps to Initiate Cognitive Restructuring (additional tips):
- Awareness- Stressors are identified and acknowledged to identify associated emotional attitudes a primary appraisal and acknowledgment of feeling
- Reappraisal of the Situation- A secondary appraisal, A neutral or positive perception
- Adoption and Substitution- The new frame of mind is adopted and implemented
- Evaluation- Evaluate the new attitude and decide how beneficial it was
Toxic Thoughts Definition and Origin
A form of repeated, negative, self-defeating thought process that pollutes our view of our lives and ourselves, Originates from repeated exposure to feelings of shame and guilt in early childhood
Negative Self-Talk Thinking Processes:
Pessimism
Catastrophizing
Blaming
Perfectionism
Polarized Thinking
Should-ing
Magnifying
Brief Grief
A strategy to allocate the correct amount of time to the grieving process and then to move on to personal resolution and growth
Awfulizing
A mindset where one tends to see the bad in every situation- Borysenko
Example: self-fulfilling prophecy
Health Boundaries Definition
Guidelines for healthy living
Human Behavior Theories Definitions, and Examples:
Classical Conditioning- a learned behavior to a stimulus with regards to involuntary functions (physiological reflex)
Operant Conditioning- a learned behavior that stems from a voluntary function ( a conscious decision) Basis: concept of rewards and punishments
Modeling- a behavior learned through imitation by observing others we respect
Steps of The Behavioral Modification Model
Awareness- may come as a result of educational experiences
Desire to Change- when the behavior no longer provides the ability to cope
Cognitive Restructuring- self-dialogue
Behavior Substitution- undesirable behavior is consciously replaced
Evaluation- observing and analyzing the new behavior
Prochaska’s Stages of Change model:
Precontemplation Stage
Contemplation Stage
Determination Stage
Action Stage
Maintenance Stage
Relapse Stage
Human Behavior Style Assertiveness (definition & skills):
Ability to be comfortably strong-willed about one’s thoughts, feelings, and actions. Neither inhibited nor aggressive in behavior, expressing personal rights and feelings, an inner resource to deal with confrontation peacefully
Skills
Learn to say no
Learn to use I statements
Use eye contact
Use assertive body language
Practice peaceful disagreement
Avoid manipulation
Respond rather than react
Historical perspective Benefits of journal writing according to Dr. Ira Progoff:
He was the first to study the use of journal writing “Journal writing allows spiritual growth” (transpsychological)
The primary purpose of journal writing as a coping technique during stress:
Provides profound internal vision and enhance the awareness process during stress
Research Benefits of Journal Writing according to Jamie Pennebaker:
Increases immune function
Decreases resting blood pressure
Decreases cholesterol levels
Decreases stress levels
Beneficial for fibromyalgia
Augments grieving process
Helps cope with stressful life events
Promotes helpful cathartic release for Iraq war veteran wives
Short-term and long-term benefits of journal writing:
Short-term- a healthy emotional catharsis, Long-term- insight (identify precursors to stress and level of self-esteem) Personal resolution
Three essential journaling strategies to deal with stress:
Buzan Style (mind map) - access both right and left brain cognitive functions
Proprioceptive Method
Dream Journal
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