PSY 201 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Twin, Psychopathology, Likert Scale
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What types of events are stressful or (cid:498)stressors(cid:499: negative effects, uncontrollable events, ambiguous events. The consequences of an event are unclear. Ex: a family member is diagnosed with a rare medical condition and you don"t really know much about the disease or the treatments: problem- focused coping- ex: to cope with the surprise of a test. Coping with stress coming up, someone may cancel plans to study. Direct attempts to alleviate stress/ tackle the challenge. Often used when we believe we have control over stress: emotion- focused coping- ex: to cope with the surprise of a test. Personality is a construct (not a physical entity) brain that is responsible for it. better. And that distinguish individuals from each other. In a variety of situations: traits and states. State- temporary activation of a behavior in particular situations. Ex: some people get more anxious or anxiety in situations either around people, on a test, or around your boyfriend.
