Psychology 2036A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Road Rage, Diaphragmatic Breathing, Procrastination

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2036A/B
• Professor: Marnie Branfireun

Document Summary

Coping refers to efforts to master, reduce, or tolerate the demands created by stress. Coping strategies vary in their adaptive value. Some people might use social support, turn to religion, or turn to alcohol. Blaming yourself: negative self-talk (i. e. only focusing on negative feedback) Indulging yourself: eating, drinking, smoking, internet ( how often do you check your email before something else that you need to do? how often do you find that you stay online longer than you intended? . However sometimes giving up can be adaptive (i. e. if you work at a job that is simply beyond your capabilities). Strategies that attempt to confront and deal directly with the demands of the situation, or to change the situation so that it is no longer stressful. Examples - studying for a test, signing up for a course on time management to deal with time pressures: 2. Strategies that attempt to manage the emotional responses that result from a stressful situation.