Models of Stress and Coping
Analyse psychological models of stress, such as Lazarus and Folkman's Transactional Model, and evaluate various coping strategies. Students will differentiate between approach and avoidance coping mechanisms.
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Analyse psychological models of stress, such as Lazarus and Folkman's Transactional Model, and evaluate various coping strategies. Students will differentiate between approach and avoidance coping mechanisms.
Key Questions
- How does cognitive appraisal influence our experience of stress?
- What are the differences between approach and avoidance coping strategies?
- How can context-specific effectiveness improve coping flexibility?
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