U3 AOS1 DP8 Coping with Stress

A person is considered to have ‘high coping flexibility’ if they persist in the use of the coping strategies they deploy, even in the face of ineffectiveness.

• True

• False

In order for a coping strategy to have ‘context-specific effectiveness’, it is important to consistently use the same type of coping strategies across different stressful situations.

• True

• False

Anna has been studying to become a nurse for 2 years. To cope with stress, she used to bake. She found this technique did not releieve her stess. She now meditates which is very successful for her. What is this change in technique an example of?

• Avoidance coping

• Coping flexibility

• Approach coping

• Emotion focused coping

_____________ is when there is a good match between the stressor and the coping strategy used

• Coping flexibility

• Context-specific effectiveness

• approach strategies

• avoidance strategies

What sort of strategy involves an individual engaging in behaviours that deal with a stressor?

• Approach

• Emotion-focused

• Avoidance

• Meditation

Which of the following best describes a situation where an individual uses different coping strategies depending on the specific stressor they are facing?

• Consistent coping

• Coping inflexibility

• Coping flexibility

• Non-specific coping

Engaging in physical activities as a way to deal with stress is an example of what type of coping strategy?

• Emotion-focused coping

• Approach coping

• Avoidance coping

• Problem-focused coping

True or False: Avoidance coping strategies are always ineffective in managing stress.

• True

• False

True or False: 'Coping flexibility' involves the ability to effectively switch between coping strategies based on the context of the stressor.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective coping strategies?

• Flexibility in strategy use

• Consistency in strategy use across all situations

• Adaptability to changing stressor conditions

• Ability to directly address the stressor