Managing Stress and Psychoanalytic Theories

A series of flashcards covering key terms and definitions related to managing stress and psychoanalytic theories, designed to aid in exam preparation.

Cognitive Appraisal

The process of interpreting and evaluating the significance of stressors.

Explanatory Style

The way individuals explain the causes of their stressors, focusing on personal, pervasive, and permanent attributes.

Internal Locus of Control

The belief that one's destiny is determined by personal actions and decisions.

External Locus of Control

The belief that external circumstances dictate one's destiny.

Problem-focused Coping

A coping strategy aimed at changing the stressor or improving the situation.

Emotion-focused Coping

A coping strategy that addresses the emotional distress caused by a situation.

Preventive Coping

Activities performed habitually to maintain balance and prevent overwhelming stress.

Mindfulness Meditation

The practice of maintaining moment-to-moment awareness in a purposeful and attentive way.

Biopsychosocial Model

A framework that considers biological, psychological, and social factors to explain behavior.

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies used to cope with reality and maintain self-image.

Freudian Slip

An unintentional error revealing subconscious thoughts or feelings.