Coping Psychology- – Flashcards

The transactional model of stress.

The assumption that stress involves a transaction between an individual and the external world. It is only if a potentially stressful event is perceived as stressful.

The cognitive and emotional evaluation.

1) Primary evaluation which means that the event is judged to be either irrelevant, positive or negative to one's wellbeing; and 2) secondary appraisal, which means that different relevant coping strategies are considered before choosing a way to deal effectively with stressor.

Problem focused coping and emotion focused coping.

Dealing with the stressor itself. For example quitting an impossible job or leaving an abusive partner.

To handle the emotional aspects of stress rather than changing the problematic situation. For example going to the movies.

Problem focused coping is probably more likely to happen if the person feels they can control the stressor. Emotion-focused coping is more likely in cases where people feel they have little control over the stressor.

Avoidance coping, avoiding the aim of it is to avoid the negative feelings associated with the stressor. And proactive coping, which is intended to avoid a stressful situation.