The article is considers the views of modern Russian psychologists on the strategies of coping behavior of an individual. Various stressful situations and character reactions to them are discussed. Special attention is given to the coping strategies depending on the personal characteristics of an individual and the nature of the stressful situation. It is noted that the study of the strategies of coping behavior is associated with certain problems requiring theoretical and methodological resolution. As a result, the concept of coping behavior is specified, the classification of the factors determining the preferred coping strategy is formulated.

сoping, personality, behavior, coping strategy, stress

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