I'm really confused about approach vs avoidance strategies and emotion vs problem-focused strategies. Can anyone define these terms and state the differences and similarities between them (because my teacher said).
Thanks a load
In an approach strategy you approach the source of your stress and confront it. Eg. If your stressed about English, you might write a practice essay and ask your teacher for feedback
In an avoidance strategy you avoid the stressor. Eg. If you're stressed about English, you might procrastinate your English work so you don't have to deal with it.
Problem solving: Tackles the stressor directly Eg. if you're worried about your performance in something, practice your performance
Emotion based: Tackles the emotions involved in the stressor Eg. if you're worried about your performance in something, vent to a supportive friend
Similarities: all can be adaptive, all can be maladaptive, all are used to cope with stress and/or its impacts
Hope this helps
Hey guys,
In the VCAA exams are we allowed to write under the lines provided (in the blank white areas) but within the border given of the exam, or do we have to go to the back of the exam and continue our responses there?
You can write (or even draw diagrams) there - just make sure your writing is legible and within the borders