Stress

Question 0

What is the definition of Action Coping?

Answer 0

The individual takes positive action to cope with the source of stress.

• This includes removing oneself from the situation,
• Addressing the problem
• Altering the situation so that the demands are less onerous.

Question 1

What are the potential effects of stress?

Answer 1

• Physiological
• Behavioural
• Cognitive
• Personality

Question 2

What is the definition of Cognitive Coping?

Answer 2

• Cognitive coping
  
  • involves reducing the perceived demand and thereby reducing the psychological impact of the stressor.
• The healthy ethos involved
  
  • rationalising the problem to bolster ones confidence.
• The unhealthy option would be
  
  • denial of the situation and fails to acknowledge that it exists.

Question 3

What is the definition of Symptom Directed Coping?

Answer 3

• This method involves:
  
  • Treating the symptom rather than cause of stress.
• This may include the use of alcohol, drugs to reduce the psychological stress.
• A healthier alternative:
  
  • would be to dissipate the stress through physical exercise or meditation techniques.
• This is an option where the stresses are not addressable such as a bereavement.