ASSIGNMENT 1 PSYCHOLOGY (PPS1814)
MOHD SHAHRIN YUDIN (1131300038)
Part A
Identify each strategy you used recently and then explain in detail when and how you used the strategy. Describe the situation and identify the strategies you used. Present your answers in a list.
Hint: assuming that you lead a normal life, you should be able to identify no less than ten (10) stressful incidences/hassles, which have occurred over a period of six weeks. In your answers, please include examples from different aspects of your life; personal and professional. Below are several examples to help you get started.
Situation (stressful incidences or daily hassles) | Coping strategy |
Schedule water rationing due to dried whether | Problem focused coping Save water and use rain water while raining day |
Haze problem and cause of difficult to breathe | Problem focused coping See the doctor to get some advice and medication. |
Doing part time job at night and lack of sleep | Emotion focused coping Accepting time working hour and if I had free time to take some sleep, mostly on lunch hour. |
Price hike on daily meal and other consumer goods | Problem focused coping Search for alternative option to reduce daily cost like buying food at cheaper stall and buying consumer goods at discount shop. |
Car breakdown during financial problems | Problem focused coping Resolving problems by use money that I've save for wedding preparation. |
Poor support/supervision & Conflicts with colleagues | Assertive behavior Negotiating with colleagues regarding managing conflict on each work task. |
Wedding preparation | Avoidant Read a good book and sometime surf internet. Let's fiancée do all the preparation. |
Balance study, life and work | Problem focused coping Planned daily hassles by priorities, Jot down important activities into calendar. |
My mother leave alone, I'm the one who responsibility to take care of her | Cognitive appraisal Change positive perception... |
Stress and cognitive appraisal
strategy
coping