Coping is a balancing act between biological, psychological, and social process.  The person who is able to cope effectively responds to stress in a culturally suitable manner and is able to think rationally, problem solve, and place the stressors in proper context (Pranulis, 1975).   On a sobering note, people with poorer outcomes often experience greater losses or adversity; often describing a sense of adversity, bereavement, fewer opportunities,  less control and greater emotional and physical limitations (Hildon, Smith, Netuveli & Blane, 2008).