PSYCH 243 Lecture Notes - Hydrotherapy, Machismo, Biofeedback
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Response learned behavior to obtain a specific outcome; implies a choice. Preparing way toward cognitive response strategy measures. Crying effectively relieves initial emotional tension and pain. Sleeping and dreams restores physical rest and aids thinking. A natural reaction to frustration and hurt. Not crying deliberately can put additional strain on loss. Can use sleep as an escape when nothing seems possible. Inability or unwillingness to confront the problem. Repetitive talking often helps desensitizing and coping. Self talking good substitute if there is no one to talk with. These are rarely effective alone in relieving all effects of severe stress. Unwilling to admit unpleasant reality to not face anxiety. I"m not going to think about it! . Pushing out of consciousness threatening or painful thoughts by: Conveniently forgetting them: both can be important first coping reactions until they can face and resolve stressor problems.
