Psychology 2035A/B Chapter 4: Chapter 4

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

Document Summary

It is most adaptive to use a variety of coping strategies. The ability to use multiple strategies (coping flexibility) has been related to enhanced psychological health and reduced depression, anxiety, and distress. Flexible copers can differentiate among stressful events in terms of controllability and impact. The adaptive value of a coping technique depends on the exact nature of the situation. I engage in self-soothing relaxation exercises to handle the stress brought by layoffs. I work on finding a new place to live after the looming divorce. I refuse to believe that the divorce is happening. Meaning-focused coping: losing my possessions in a fire made me value my family. I"ll organize my thoughts prior to confronting my friend. Tends to be associated with the emotional reactions of sadness and dejection. Learned helplessness passive behaviour produced by exposure to unavoidable aversive events. In adolescents; associated with disengagement in academics and an increase in depression.