SOME RESPONSES TO SEVERE SOCIAL STRESSORS

Psychological Responses Denial or perplexity Amnesia or selective attention Fear Avoidance and withdrawal Counterbehaviour, e.g., fight or flight Disillusionment and discontent Dependence solely on self Coping through reason

Spiritual Responses Acknowledgment and forbearance Perceptively and full attention Courage Affiliation and acceptance Expression of love and Tolerance Certitude and contentment Submission to Will of God Reaching beyond reason: faith