PSY 707 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Avoidance Coping, Cognitive Restructuring, Emotional Reasoning
24 Apr 2015
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Coping refers to the effective use of resources & strategies to deal w/ internal/external demands. It"s the efforts we take to manage situations that we appraise as being potentially harmful/stressful. Chapter 10: cognitive & behavioural approaches: general types of coping strategies. Dealing with the perceived caused of distress, eg. i made a plan of action & i followed it. Best when you need to exert a high level of control over the stressor. Managing the distress caused by the problem, eg. i got busy w/ other things to help me feel better. Best when you can exert little/no control over the stressor. Eg. confiding fears & worries to friend, seeking reassurance from ppl you know, getting advice from others, etc. Emerged in the 90s & refers to using one"s values, beliefs & goals to shape meaning in stressful situations that are generally not conducing to the use of.
