Appraisal-Focused Coping •These skills involve how we understand the stressful situation •Logical analysis and mental preparation •Breaking down an overwhelming problem down into manageable parts, taking advantage of past similar experiences, evaluating and rehearsing plausible "what-if" scenarios •Cognitive redefinition Restructuring or re-framing the situation to find something favorable •Cognitive avoidance or denial Denying or minimizing the severity of the situation
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