U3 AOS1 Dot Point 9

Question 1

what is a coping strategy

Answer 1

a specific method, behavioural or psychological, that people use to manage or reduce stress produced by a stressor

Question 2

context-specific effectiveness of coping strategies

Answer 2

good coping skills = more stress free
good fit between the coping strategy that is used and the stressful situation

Question 3

what is coping flexibility

Answer 3

if the strategy isn’t working then it needs to be recognised and changed

Question 4

physiological effects of exercise as a coping strategy

Answer 4

uses up stress hormones
release built up tension
brain releases beta endorphins

Question 5

psychological effects of exercise as a coping strategy

Answer 5

relaxation
distraction
social benefits

Question 6

approach coping strategies

Answer 6

confront stressor and deal with it directly and its effects
a solution to the underlying problem

Question 7

avoidant coping strategies

Answer 7

effort to evade stressor
deal with it indirectly