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Problem-focused coping involves taking concrete steps to change or eliminate the stressor. Examples include seeking information, making a plan, problem-solving, and seeking social support to find solutions.
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c
Problem-focused Coping
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Approach coping refers to actively engaging with a stressor, problem, or challenging situation. It involves taking proactive steps to confront and address the issue, rather than avoiding it or simply enduring it.
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d
Approach coping
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Emotion-focused coping strategies are designed to manage the emotional responses to a stressor. Instead of directly addressing the problem, these strategies aim to regulate the emotional impact. Examples include seeking emotional support, relaxation techniques, meditation, and expressive writing.
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b
Emotion-focused Coping
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Maladaptive coping strategies involve actions that may provide short-term relief but are ultimately detrimental in the long run. Examples include substance abuse, denial, and aggressive behaviour.
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Maladaptive coping
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In avoidance coping, individuals try to avoid or escape the stressor or their emotional response to it. This can involve denial, distraction, or turning to activities or substances to numb or avoid the emotions associated with the stressor.
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a
Avoidance coping
Concept
Chapter
2693
5902
Descriptive psychopathology
Topic
173
Psychiatry
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A 34-year-old woman has been contacted by the Macmillan cancer nurse following a positive diagnosis of stage three colon cancer. She declines to take the call, does not turn up to appointments and returns letters from the hospital.

Which coping mechanism is the patient demonstrating in response to her new diagnosis?
a