A major difference between coping resources and coping mechanisms is that:
a. coping resources are adaptive, whereas coping mechanisms are usually maladaptive.
b. coping resources are assets, whereas coping mechanisms can be assets or liabilities.
c. individuals have multiple coping resources, but coping mechanisms are limited in number.
d. available coping resources are more predictive of outcome than are the coping mechanisms used.
B
Coping resources include economic assets, abilities, skills, defensive techniques, social supports, and motivation. Coping mechanisms can be defined as any effort directed at stress management and include problem-focused, cognitive-focused, and emotion-focused mechanisms that can be constructive (assets) or destructive (liabilities).
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