Inebriation significantly decreased the coping behavior of alcoholics as measured by a Sentence Completion Test. Normals showed the opposite pattern of change. It was inferred that alcohol therefore acts to release behaviors which are latent and interdicted in the sober state for both groups. Suggestions for future research are made.
Marathon sensitivity training was examined in terms of changes in coping. Ss were 28 college students, and a control activity group was utilized. Pre- and posttest scores were obtained on a Sentence Completion Test. Results indicated a significant increase in coping scores after the marathon experience; no change was observed in control Ss. Sex of Ss was not related to change. An explanation in terms of a tension-increment model of personality is offered. Suggestions for future research are made.
This study assessed crises and subsequent behavioral responses in college students. It was possible to reliably sort both crises and responses into three distinct categories. Three specific hypotheses relating crisis to response were then tested, with two supported by chi-square analyses. Frustration most often was resolved by changing goals. External pressure produced active coping behaviors. Conflict appeared to be the most difficult crisis to solve. There was no significant difference in pattern of response due to sex. The results have implications for crisis intervention and personality theory.
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