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Avoidance: The Psychology of Evasion and Escape
An authoritative academic guide exploring avoidance: definitions, evolutionary and behavioral foundations, experiential avoidance, assessment methods,...
# Coping Mechanisms
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Theorists
Richard Lazarus – 1922 2002
A comprehensive academic analysis of Richard S. Lazarus (1922–2002), examining his cognitive appraisal theory, transactional...
November 8, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
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Autoplasty: Internal Paths to Adaptation
Autoplasty is the psychological process of adapting to environmental stress by modifying internal mental structures...
November 8, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
Comparisons
Approach Coping vs. Avoidance Coping
An exhaustive comparative analysis of approach coping and avoidance coping, evaluating theoretical frameworks, neurobiological underpinnings,...
November 7, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
Comparisons
Problem-Focused Coping vs. Emotion-Focused Coping
A comprehensive comparative analysis of problem-focused and emotion-focused coping strategies, examining their theoretical foundations, mechanisms,...
November 7, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
Theorists
Lois Barclay Murphy – 1902 2003
A comprehensive academic analysis of developmental psychologist Lois Barclay Murphy (1902–2003), examining her seminal research...
November 7, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
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Alloplasty: Adapting by Changing the World
Alloplasty is a foundational construct across psychoanalysis, psychiatry, and surgery. In psychology, it describes adapting...
October 6, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
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Affect Regulation: Mastering Emotional Life
An in-depth academic exploration of affect regulation, detailing its neurobiological foundations, theoretical models, assessment tools,...
October 6, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
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Adjustment Reaction: Navigating Stress and Coping
An adjustment reaction is a transient, stress-precipitated psychological response characterized by subjective emotional distress and...
October 6, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
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Adjustment Process: Navigating Psychological Change
The adjustment process is the dynamic series of cognitive, affective, and behavioral modifications through which...
October 6, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
Dictionary
Adjustment Disorder: Navigating Life Transitions
Adjustment disorder is a clinical condition characterized by disproportionate emotional or behavioral responses to identifiable...
October 6, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
Dictionary
ACSI: Assessing Athletic Coping Skills
The Athletic Coping Skills Inventory (ACSI-28) is a comprehensive psychometric assessment measuring seven critical psychological...
October 5, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti