PUBH 1001 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Stress Management, Diaphragmatic Breathing, Art Therapy
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Difference in emotional expression: researchers found that girls ages 6-10 were more likely to fake appreciation or cheeriness; Adaptive strategies: reappraisal, planning, and putting into perspective. Less adaptive: catastrophizing, self-blame, and other-blame girls are better at changing emotional expression to meet social demands: omoiyari- sensitivity toward those around you; cultural expectation. Cognitive restructuring- consists of becoming aware of personal habits related to emotions and thoughts generating alternative thoughts, and eventually shifting negative thinking to more rational, accurate thinking. Step-by-step process: identifying emotions, identifying automatic thoughts, analyzing supporting and contradicting evidence, determining a more balanced stance on the situation. Shifting locus of control: external locus of control- belief that events happen due to other"s actions or external forces and that we individuals have limited control over the things in our lives. Internal locus of control- belief that personal actions or behaviors directly influence events and situation.
