Coping with Stress

Question 1

How does exercise help people cope with stress? Psych + bio

Answer 1

it provides psychological distraction because its a social opportunity and endorphins are released

it uses up stress hormones in the body like cortisol so it no longer uses it for stress

Question 2

What is coping flexibility?

Answer 2

the ability to adapt and change coping strategies to cope with the changing demands of a stressor

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Question 3

What is context-specific effectiveness?

Answer 3

when the coping mechanism is appropriate for the demands of stressor

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Question 4

What is avoidance coping?

Answer 4

not confronting the stressor to minimise its effects on you

not a long-term solution

eg) avoiding paying a fine because you’re stressed abt the money, but its still there and very stressful

Question 5

What is approach coping?

Answer 5

directly confronting the stressor to remove it or minimise effects

good long-term solution

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