stress coping strategies DP 8

Question 1

approach coping strategies

Answer 1

key is that the strategy reduces or eliminates the stressor

Question 2

avoidant coping strategies

Answer 2

the strategy aims to reduce the stress response, but the stressor itself is not effected
appropriate if there is no direct way to combat stressor

Question 3

context specific effectiveness

Answer 3

selection of a coping strategy that is appropriate for the stressor

Question 4

coping flexibility

Answer 4

recognition that a coping strategy is not working and the change of strategy