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Effective coping — AQA GCSE Psychology Definition

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GCSE Psychology · key term

Effective coping

Definition

Managing stress and difficulties in ways that help a person deal with the situation and continue functioning.

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AQA GCSE Psychology · 8182

Paper 2

Effective coping means managing stress and difficulties in ways that help someone deal with the situation and continue functioning. Challenges might include examinations, tight deadlines, moving house or disappointment after a job interview.
Revise: Introduction to Mental Health

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