PSYC 2301 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Defence Mechanisms, Time Management, Neuroticism
28 Sep 2017
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Chapter 5: coping with stress: coping: process where people try to manage perceived discrepancy between demands and resources. Using and developing methods of coping: people are consistent in coping methods, people use combination of problem and emotion focused coping, methods used to cope with short term stress are different in long term stress, genetic influence. Personality and coping: neuroticism = less effective coping methods (maladaptive emotion focused coping, high extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness and openness = adaptive coping. Gender and socio cultural differences in coping: men use problem focused, women use emotion focused, high income and education = problem focused. Reduce potential for stress: proactive coping: effort to prevent or minimize stress (problem focused) Managing interpersonal problems: assertiveness: expressing opinions and preferences directly (less stress: aggressive (intimidate) or unassertively (failing to express opinion) Improving personal control: parents/teachers need to show child love and respect and set reasonable standards of conduct that they can regard as challenges and not threats.
