MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS
MOTIVATION AND EMOTION
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are always maladaptive.
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are always adaptive.
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are not “coping” unless they are adaptive.
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may be adaptive or maladaptive.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Adaptive coping strategies generally involve confronting problems directly, making reasonably realistic appraisals of problems, recognizing and changing unhealthy emotional reactions, and trying to prevent adverse effects on the body. Maladaptive coping includes using alcohol or drugs to escape problems.
Detailed explanation-2: -The word coping generally refers to adaptive coping strategies … strategies that help to reduce stress. However, some strategies may actually increase stress, and in turn, may be considered maladaptive.
Detailed explanation-3: -Some people go for a run, do yoga, or exercise to relieve their stress. Other examples of adaptive coping skills are by solving the problem, using humor, taking a break or pausing before reacting, or even just being mindful in the moment. All of these are examples of things we can do that don’t make the event worse.
Detailed explanation-4: -Maladaptive coping generally increases stress and anxiety, with examples including self-harm, binge eating and substance abuse. The more maladaptive behavior, the more risk a patient faces in either sustaining or increasing the severity of their disorder.