Psychology GCSE
Effective coping with challenges
What Effective coping with challenges means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Effective coping with challenges
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Responding to everyday stressors, setbacks and change without being overwhelmed, using strategies such as planning, seeking support and regulating emotion.
Topics that use Effective coping with challenges
- Psychological problems (AQA GCSE)
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