health psych coping

coping

use of cognitive and behavioral strategies to manage the demands of a situation and to reduce negative emotions and conflict caused by stress

problem-focused coping

directly managing or remedying a stressful or threatening situation

emotion-focused coping

managing or cntrling one's emotional reaction to a stressful or threatening situation

meditation

profound and extended contemplation or reflection in order to achieve focused attention; used to provide relaxation and relief from stress; treat such symptoms as high blood pressure, pain, and insomnia; and promote overall health and well-being

personal cntrl

extent to which ppl perceive cntrl over their envir. rather than feeling helpless

learned helplessness

learned inability to overcome obstacles or to avoid punishment; learned passivity and inaction to aversive stimuli