ability to control impulses and delay short-term gratification for longer-term rewards / predicts good health, higher income, and better school performance
Problem -focused coping
attempting to alleviate stress directly -- by changing the stressor or the way we interact with that stressor
Three types of Stressors
Catastrophes, Significant life changes, daily hassles
Catastrophes
large-scale disasters (COVID, wildfires) / acculturative stress (changing in society)