stress and illness

Question 1

transactional stress model

Answer 1

impact on conceptualization of coping.

It proposes:
Psychological stress results from mismatch of person-environment

Question 2

5 main coping functions

Answer 2

Reduce harmful exteral conditions
Tolerate negative emotions
maintain positive self image
maintain emotional equilibrium and decrease emotional stress
maintain a satisfactory relationship with the environment and others

Question 3

coping dimensions

Answer 3

problem focused
emotion focused
attentionak/approach
avoidance, passive

Question 4

2 coping styles (generally unrelated to specific context)

Answer 4

monitoring

blunting