What You Will Learn:

• An overview of different theoretical approaches to coping, including psychoanalytic ego psychology.

• The role of defense mechanisms and how they differentiate between mature and immature coping strategies.

• Insights into coping traits and styles, including the well-known Type A behavior pattern and its association with cardiovascular risks.

• How cognitive styles like "field dependence-independence" shape stress responses and coping methods.

• Practical applications for therapy, health psychology, and understanding individual reactions to stress in clinical settings.