PSYC 3690 Chapter : PSYC*3690 Article 19.pdf
14 Apr 2013
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Title: the coping process: an alternative to traditional formulations. Constantly changing cognitive and behavioural efforts to manage speci c external and/ or internal demands that are appraised as taxing or exceeding the resources of the person. Managing can include minimizing, avoiding, tolerating, and accepting the stressful conditions as well as attempts to master the environment. We must be concerned, however, about whether such stages are assumed to be invariant in sequence. One reason for being wary of formulations that propose invariant sequences of stages is that clinically one sees that the sequence can be variable. A stage model creates expectations in both the person and those involved with the person with respect to appropriate feelings and actions. A coping function refers to the purpose a strategy serves; outcome refers to the effect a strategy has. * 2 goals of coping are: (1) regulate one s emotions, and (2) deal with the stressor.
