Home / Behavioural Sciences / Stress and CopingStress and Coping 2 topics in Stress and Coping for PGET Paper I Behavioural Sciences. Each one explains the concept simply, then gives exam-focus points and a quick revision list.
Stress, stressors, life events and illness What stress is, the types of stress and stressors, how the body responds (fight or flight and the general adaptation syndrome), how life events and chronic stress lead to illness, and the main ways of managing stress. Coping, defence mechanisms, conflict and adjustment How people cope with stress (problem-focused and emotion-focused coping), the main psychological defence mechanisms with clinical examples, types of conflict and frustration, and the difference between adjustment and maladjustment. All Behavioural Sciences chapters · All PGET subjects
