Question

Scarlet’s friend in biology class rarely pays attention when the teacher speaks. Almost every day, this friend asks Scarlet to make copies of her notes for her. Scarlet does not like doing this, and she is becoming stressed by it. What should Scarlet do to cope with this stress?

Answer 1

• approach-avoidance conflicts method

• avoidance-avoidance conflicts method

• developing resilience

Step-by-step explanation:

Firstly Scarlett's constantly doing work for her friend will cause her to experience a burnout when the stress reaches the peak.

She need to draw a goal(s) be it appealing or unappealing to cut off the stress.

Then she can use either approach-avoidance conflicts method to deal with making a choice between two appealing goals.

She may also decide to use avoidance-avoidance conflicts method deal with making a choice between two unappealing goals.

Her choice of the methods she use will help her cut off unnecessary stress and burden.

She may also develop resilience, which is a positive psychological effects that one can experience from stressful events.

Answer 2

Scarlet should become assertive and talk to her friend and let her know that she no longer wants to let her copy her notes. Scarlet should state that the friend not listening in class is a choice and with every choice made there are consequences.

If the friend does not respect Scarlet's decision, Scarlet should make a choice of whether is becomes passive and carry on allowing her friend to copy her notes or report her to the teacher.

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