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Stress Adaptation Model
Stress Adaptation Model
Theoretical Assumptions:
Biopsychosocial Components:
Predisposing Factors:
Precipitation Stressors:
Appraisal of Stressor
Coping Resources:
Coping Mechanisms:
Coping mechanisms are any efforts directed at stress management. The three
main types of coping mechanisms are as follows:
Problem-focused coping mechanisms, which involve tasks and direct
efforts to cope with the treat itself. Examples include negotiation,
confrontation, and seeking advice.
Cognitively focused coping mechanisms, by which the person attempts to
control the meaning of the problem and thus neutralize it. Examples include
positive comparison, selective ignorance, substitution of rewards, and the
devaluation of desired objects.
Emotion-focused coping mechanisms by which the patient is oriented to
moderating emotional distress. Examples include the use of ego defense
mechanisms, such as denial, suppression, or projection. A detailed discussion
of coping and defense mechanisms.
Coping mechanisms can be constructive or destructive.
Patterns of Response: