COPING WITH STRESS Flashcards
1
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Coping (1)
A
the process of dealing with stress
2
Q
Mental wellbeing (1)
A
an individual’s current state
of mind, including their ability to think, process info, and regulate emotions
3
Q
Context-specific effectiveness
A
-when the coping strategy
or mechanism used is appropriate for the unique demands of the stressor
4
Q
Coping flexibility
A
an individual’s ability to adjust or change their coping strategies
depending on the unique and changing demands of a stressor
5
Q
what are the 2 different types of Coping strategies
A
-approach strategies
-avoidance strategies.
6
Q
Approach strategies
A
coping strategies that directly confront the source of the stress
7
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Avoidance strategies
A
coping strategies that evade the stressor, seeking to indirectly reduce stress
