Psychology in Modules
Psychology in Modules
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781319050610
Author: David G. Myers, C. Nathan DeWall
Publisher: Worth Publishers
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Chapter 40, Problem 1MM
Summary Introduction

Concept introduction:  Stress is a condition in which the non-specific reaction of body against a change causes the feeling of strain and pressure. The methods used for coping stress are called stress management. There are two types of coping, namely emotional-focused coping and problem-focused coping.

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Correct answer: “When faced with a situation over which you feel you have little control, you are more likely to turn to emotion-focused coping.”

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 Stress can produce varied negative responses such as fear, depression, anxiety, and frustration in our body. Emotion-focused coping is one of the stress management techniques used to reduce and control all these negative emotions. Some of the methods in emotion-focused coping (to control the negative emotions) are suppressing negative thoughts, emotional disclosure, drug therapy, meditation, cognitive appraisal, and so on.

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