Psychology 2035A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Herbert Benson, Emotional Expression, Mantra
23 Feb 2017
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Coping: efforts to master, reduce or tolerate demands created by stress: people cope with stress in many ways 1 review of literature found over 400 coping techniques. Problem-focused vs. emotion-focused coping: problem-focused example: i save money in anticipation of layoffs, emotion-focused: i engage in relaxation strategies to cope with stress caused by layoffs. Engagement vs. disengagement coping: engagement: i work on finding a new place to live after the divorce, disengagement: i refuse to believe the divorce is happening. Meaning-focused coping: example: losing my house/possessions in the fire reminded me (cid:449)hat(cid:859)s t(cid:396)ul(cid:455) i(cid:373)po(cid:396)ta(cid:374)t friends and family. Proactive coping: example: i know the confrontation with my friend will be hard so i will organize my thoughts before i bring up our issues. It(cid:859)s (cid:373)ost adapti(cid:448)e to use a (cid:448)a(cid:396)iety of coping strategies: most people rely on certain strategies more than others, coping flexibility: the ability to use multiple strategies. Related to enhanced psychological health and reduced depression, anxiety and distress.
