After taking the Coping & Stress Management Skills Test, I learned a couple of things about the way I handle stress. On the website’s snapshot report for problem-focused coping, on the 0-100 scale I landed on 58. My results indicate that I sometimes use problem focused strategies in order to cope with stress. Although using these methods is generally ineffective when dealing with situations I can’t change or control, they tend to be rather handy when the stressor I am facing is controllable. Thus, in certain cases it’s a good idea for me to take action in order to modify or take charge of a stressor in order to better cope with it. I fairly agree with the website’s assessment of my stress management.
After taking the Type-A Personality assessment, I learned a couple of things about the behavioral characteristics of the Type A Personality. The point of this test was to see if I’m a Type A person or Type B. A Type A tends to be continuously stressed out. Type B tends to be more laid backed. On the website’s snapshot report for impatience/irritability, on the 0-100 scale I landed on 29. Per the website analysis; my interactions with others, while characterized by warmth and tolerance the majority of the time, may occasionally be tinged with impatience and hostility. When I’m stressed or frustrated, I may lash out at others or end up stewing in anger or frustration, but this is very rare. Since I generally trust others, I’m willing to open up emotionally and value relationships for the sake of the people involved, instead of what they can do for me. A high amount Type A Behavior Pattern (TABP) can be harmful to relationships and my health. While originally it was thought that global TABP was the culprit in coronary heart disease, research now shows that hostility, impatience, and other related traits are the real source of the problem. Based on my results, I’m not likely at a very elevated risk of heart disease in relation to TABP. I think the assessment was accurate in some places regarding trust and emotions, but incorrect with occasionally lashing out.
