Coping
Coping
Coping (/ˈkoʊpɪŋ/) refers to the cognitive and behavioral efforts made to manage specific external and/or internal demands that are appraised as taxing or exceeding the resources of the person.
Etymology
The term "coping" is derived from the Old French word "coper", which means to cut or strike. In its current usage, it refers to dealing with and overcoming problems and difficulties.
Related Terms
- Stress: A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.
- Resilience: The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
- Adaptation: The process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment.
- Problem-solving: The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.
- Emotion regulation: The ability to respond to the ongoing demands of experience with the range of emotions in a manner that is socially tolerable and sufficiently flexible.
Types of Coping
Coping strategies can be broadly categorized into two main types: Problem-focused coping and Emotion-focused coping.
- Problem-focused coping: This involves efforts to alter or manage the problem that is causing the stress. It includes strategies like problem-solving, time-management, and seeking social support.
- Emotion-focused coping: This involves efforts to regulate the emotional consequences of stressful or potentially stressful events. It includes strategies like distraction, relaxation, and reappraisal.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Coping
- Wikipedia's article - Coping
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