Strategies for Coping With Stress and Improving Mental Wellbeing (VCE SSCE Psychology): Quizzes
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What does coping refer to in psychology?
What does coping refer to in psychology?
Efforts to manage & reduce stress from life
What two main factors determine if a coping strategy will work effectively?
What two main factors determine if a coping strategy will work effectively?
Coping flexibility & context-specific effect
What is coping flexibility?
What is coping flexibility?
Ability to modify strategies for different
Which best describes someone with high coping flexibility?
Which best describes someone with high coping flexibility?
Uses varied strategies & adjusts quickly
What does context-specific effectiveness mean?
What does context-specific effectiveness mean?
Strategy matches the stressful situation
What defines an approach strategy?
What defines an approach strategy?
Confronting stressor & dealing directly
Why are avoidance strategies considered maladaptive?
Why are avoidance strategies considered maladaptive?
They change behavior to avoid difficulties
What is a key limitation of approach strategies?
What is a key limitation of approach strategies?
May initially increase stress levels
Which is a major limitation of long-term avoidance strategy use?
Which is a major limitation of long-term avoidance strategy use?
Prevents constructive problem-solving
When is exercise classified as an approach strategy?
When is exercise classified as an approach strategy?
When stressor involves fitness/training