AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

STRESS AND HEALTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of coping mechanism involves a person dealing with the stressor itself?
A
Stress Focus
B
Problem Focus
C
Personal Focus
D
Emotional Stress
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Coping styles can be problem-focused-also called instrumental-or emotion-focused. Problem-focused coping strategies are typically associated with methods of dealing with the problem in order to reduce stress, while emotion-focused mechanisms can help people handle any feelings of distress that result from the problem.

Detailed explanation-2: -Weiten has identified four types of coping strategies: appraisal-focused (adaptive cognitive), problem-focused (adaptive behavioral), emotion-focused, and occupation-focused coping. Billings and Moos added avoidance coping as one of the emotion-focused coping.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is approach (vigilant) coping?-A coping strategy that directly confronts a stressor and attempts to develop a solution.

Detailed explanation-4: -Problem-focused coping strategies involve activities directly aimed at eliminating the source of stress (i.e., job loss) such as proactive job search. Emotion-focused strategies involve attempts to change the way that the stressor is construed through techniques such as distancing and avoidance.

Detailed explanation-5: -Problem-focused coping involves handling stress by facing it head-on and taking action to resolve the underlying cause. Emotion-focused coping involves regulating your feelings and emotional response to the problem instead of addressing the problem.

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