Psychology 2035A/B Study Guide - Learned Helplessness, Road Rage, Internet Addiction Disorder
14 Jul 2014
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The concept of coping: coping refers to efforts to master, reduce, or tolerate the demands created by stress, over 400 distinct coping techniques, figure 4. 1 (p. 105)- 14 categories of coping strategies. Occurs when ppl believe events are beyond their control. Attribute setbacks to personal inadequacies: referred to as behavioral disengagement, however, withdrawing effort from unattainable goals can be an effective coping strategy. Indulgence: reduced impulse control: developing alternative rewards when stressed (i. e. stress-induced eating, smoking, gambling, etc. , relationship between stress and poor physical health might be attributed to unhealthy behaviors. Internet addiction: spending an inordinate amount of time on the internet and inability to control online use: rates higher in china than in u. s. Using defensive coping: common response to stress. Nature of defence mechanisms: defense mechanisms are largely unconscious reactions that protect a person from unpleasant emotions such as anxiety and guilt, a number of coping strategies fit this definition (49 have been noted, fig.
