Defensive Coping
True or false:
Denial is a defensive coping mechanismTrue!
With denial, a person decides that the event is not really a stressor
True or False:
Active coping mechanisms are better than defensive coping mechanisms
True!
What is this defense mechanism is the below describing?
"the person watches and analyzes the situation from an emotionally detached standpoint."
Intellectualization
Hardiness refers to the combined personality traits of control, commitment, and __________.
Challenge!
True or false:
Defensive coping mechanisms cannot prevent physical reactions to stress
False!
Both denial and intellectualization can prevent physical reactions to stress
Why is Humor a good active coping mechanism?
Laughing actually releases the tension of pent-up feelings and can help you keep a proper perspective of the situation.
What is one disadvantage of defensive coping?
Failing to deal with what could be a legitimate stressor.
What is meditation?
mental relaxation in which a person conjures up images and then lets them go.
Complete this statement:
If a person does not ________________________, a stress reaction will not occur.
If a person does not evaluate an event or situation as stressful, a stress reaction will not occur.
Why are interpersonal skills an important active coping mechanism?
Working well with others provides an increase in self-confidence and in self-esteem, reduces our exposure to prolonged loneliness or interpersonal conflict, and results in the development of social support systems that can aid us during stressful times.