Technique 1.175           The Brief Cope Inventory

Introduction

This is a shortened version of the next technique Proactive Coping Inventory.
It is designed to capture an individual's ability to cope with stress in highly adaptive ways.
Coping refers to the mechanisms to reduce psychological stress. These mechanisms can be good (like emotional support from friends) and bad (emotional eating or smoking or drug use)
The way you respond with coping can vary depending on the type of stressor, your character traits, specific environment, support networks, your life experiences, your expertise, etc.
Furthermore, you can change as you develop just because
"...we responded to one scenario in one way, doesn't mean we react to it the same way if it happens again......your coping strategies and styles can develop and change over time, as you grow, learn and develop through your experiences..."
Elaine Mead, 2019
Statements
This technique involves 4 statements, ie complete the below table:

(source: Elaine Mead, 2019)
Comments
After giving a score to each statement, add them up for a final score

(source: Elaine Mead, 2019)
If your score is low it is recommended that you complete the next technique (proactive coping inventory - CPI)