Psychology 2035A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Brainstorming, Procrastination, Time Management

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2035A/B
• Professor: Doug Hazlewood

Document Summary

The concept of coping (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) stress. Coping efforts to master, reduce, or tolerate the demands created by. Many ways to cope roughly 400 ways. Coping flexibility ability to use multiple coping strategies which (cid:1) enhances psychological health and reduces depression, anxiety and distress. Use of maladaptive strates is related to poor psych adjustment. In contrast adaptive strates are relates to enhanced well being (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) Engages in meditation to handle stress of layoff. I work on finding a new home after my divorce. I refuse to believe my divorce is happening. Losing belongings in fire help me appreciate all of my friends and fam which is most important in life. Organizing thoughts before entering a challenging situation of confronting a friend. Common coping patterns of limited value (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) reactions of sadness and dejection. Counterproductive coping techniquies: giving up response of apathy and inaction related to emotional.