Coping Notes

What is coping in the context of stress response?

managing the internal and external demands of stressful situations using thoughts and behavior.

What are stress moderators?

Factors that influence how individuals respond to stress.

What health outcomes are related to negative affectivity?

Poor health, all-cause mortality, and higher levels of stress indicators.

How does negative affectivity link to illness?

It is marked by heightened reactivity and sensitivity to stress, poor health habits.

What are the characteristics of resilience?

Resilience helps individuals bounce back and adapt flexibly to stressful situations.

What is the role of optimism in coping?

Optimism promotes active coping efforts and healthy behaviors.

How does high self-esteem affect stress levels?

It is associated with lower levels of stress indicators.

What does approach-oriented coping focus on?

Efforts to solve the problem, seek support, and actively accept or find benefit in the stressful experience.

What is avoidant coping?

A coping style where individuals push away stressor-related thoughts and feelings or deny the seriousness of the stressor.

What does problem-focused coping involve?

Attempting to do something constructive about the stressful conditions.

What is emotion-focused coping?

Regulating the emotions experienced because of the stressful event.

What is proactive coping?

Anticipating potential threats and preparing for them.

What contributes to effective coping?

It depends on the stressor and the individual's goals.

What is tangible support?

Provision of material support like services, financial assistance, or goods.

What is informational support?

Sharing knowledge, advice, and guidance.

What is emotional support?

Expressions of care, concern, empathy, and love.

How does social support affect stress?

It reduces stress and improves coping.

What are the two hypotheses regarding social support during stress?

Direct effects hypothesis and buffering hypothesis.

What are some coping interventions mentioned in the notes?

Mindfulness meditation, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), relaxation training.

What is the primary focus of mindfulness meditation?

To have greater awareness of the present and accept it non-judgementally.

What is relaxation training aimed at?

Reducing arousal by influencing the physiological experience of stress.

What is cognitive restructuring in coping skills training?

Modifying automatic thoughts to reduce stress.

What is dialectical behavior therapy primarily designed for?

To address suicidality, particularly in individuals with borderline personality disorder.

What element is incorporated in both ACT and dialectical behavior therapy?

Mindfulness and skills training.

What is the role of social support in coping with stress?

It provides emotional, informational, and tangible support to individuals.

It reduces stress and improves coping.