4. Types of coping strategies 2. problem-focused: Directed towards reducing or eliminating a stressor, adaptive behavioral People using problem-focused strategies try to deal with the cause of their problem. They do this by finding out information on the problem and learning new skills to manage the problem. Problem-focused coping is aimed at changing or eliminating the source of the stress. The three problem-focused coping strategies identified by Folk man and Lazarus are taking control, information seeking, and evaluating the pros and cons.
5. Types of coping strategies 3. emotion-focused: Directed towards changing one's own emotional reaction involve releasing pent-up emotions, distracting oneself, managing hostile feelings, meditating or using systematic relaxation procedures. Emotion-focused coping "is oriented toward managing the emotions that accompany the perception of stress3.
6. five emotion-focused coping strategies disclaiming escape-avoidance accepting responsibility or blame exercising self-control positive reappraisal.