Understanding Your Coping Mechanisms
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What is avoidance behavior?

  • A technique to address the root issue of stress and difficult feelings
  • A way to confront difficult thoughts or feelings to overcome stress
  • A way to manage stress by avoiding difficult thoughts or feelings (correct)
  • A method to distract oneself from stress by facing difficult situations

    • How does avoidance behavior impact mental health?

  • It has no impact on the root issue of stress
  • It helps in resolving the root issue of stress
  • It does not address the root issue of stress (correct)
  • It exacerbates the root issue of stress

    • What analogy is used to explain avoidance behavior?

  • Reluctantly attending a party and engaging in deep conversations with the guests
  • Enthusiastically attending a party and socializing with everyone
  • Reluctantly attending a party and playing with the host’s dog (correct)
  • Avoiding parties altogether

    • How is avoidance behavior related to the Covid-19 pandemic?

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    What impact does avoidance behavior have on stress?

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    Study Notes

    Avoidance Behavior

    • Avoidance behavior refers to the conscious or unconscious actions taken to evade or escape from situations, emotions, or stimuli that are perceived as uncomfortable, unpleasant, or threatening.

    Impact on Mental Health

    • Avoidance behavior can negatively impact mental health by:
      • Reinforcing anxiety and fear responses
      • Maintaining and exacerbating psychological disorders, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
      • Limiting social and emotional functioning
      • Reducing overall well-being and quality of life

    Analogy for Avoidance Behavior

    • The "Avoidance Trap" analogy is used to explain avoidance behavior, where individuals become stuck in a cycle of avoidance, leading to increased distress and decreased functioning.

    Relation to Covid-19 Pandemic

    • Avoidance behavior has been observed during the Covid-19 pandemic, with individuals avoiding:
      • Social gatherings and public places
      • Medical procedures and health checks
      • Discussing or confronting the reality of the pandemic

    Impact on Stress

    • Avoidance behavior can:
      • Increase stress levels by creating a sense of impending doom or anxiety
      • Prevent individuals from confronting and resolving stressors, leading to prolonged stress exposure
      • Reduce opportunities for stress management and coping skills development

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