The two most common coping approaches derived from the transactional stress theory are:

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The transactional stress theory broadly defines coping as a response to maintain a state of individual wellbeing. Thus perceiving stress elicits a coping reaction: 'When the individual discovers some important motive or value is being threatened, coping activity is mobilized by virtue of this threat, by virtue of the cognition that: "My life, health, wealth, or cherished social relationships are in danger"' (Lazarus, 1966, p. 153). So coping is a response to a specific stressor consisting of a behaviour (e.g. seeking advice or going for a run), or a cognition (e.g. appraising the impact of the stressor or rethinking your actions). Coping includes both direct responses to deal with the stressor (e.g. asking for an extension or seeing a doctor) and avoidant responses (e.g. devaluing the impact, seeking short-term pleasure with alcohol or watching television).

The Two Most Common Coping Approaches Derived from the Transactional